| 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 | $225.70 | 7.469% | $242.5575 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 10.666% | $44.8419 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.43 | 11.693% | $171.3706 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.87 | 9.657% | $177.5018 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 6.155% | $197.9791 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.27 | 6.475% | $85.4675 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.32 | 11.846% | $84.2424 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.61 | $1,003.9608 | $1,003.96 | $1,003.95 | $1,004.00 | |