| 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 | $183.90 | 8.311% | $199.1839 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.45 | 5.198% | $82.5278 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.50 | 12.737% | $82.8617 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.37 | 3.492% | $136.9924 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.67 | 4.104% | $50.6674 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.46 | 9.355% | $257.4873 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 7.478% | $261.7627 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.90 | $1,071.4832 | $1,071.48 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 | |