| 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 | $168.63 | 7.200% | $180.7714 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.65 | 6.624% | $128.6419 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.43 | 6.287% | $80.1723 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.75 | 4.714% | $50.0009 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 6.627% | $258.4212 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.41 | 11.556% | $228.0316 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.85 | 6.554% | $77.6246 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.08 | $1,003.6639 | $1,003.65 | $1,003.60 | $1,003.60 | |