| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $182.90 | 8.497% | $198.441 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.63 | 4.764% | $73.9948 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.37 | 4.552% | $182.3073 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.85 | 3.110% | $82.3333 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.52 | 3.844% | $40.0007 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.79 | 10.348% | $170.8077 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.55 | 11.120% | $261.7432 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.61 | $1,009.6280 | $1,009.62 | $1,009.65 | $1,009.50 | |