| 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 | $182.55 | 8.706% | $198.4428 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 13.607% | $78.048 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.51 | 3.511% | $243.7788 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.82 | 8.399% | $240.4507 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.39 | 8.709% | $135.2231 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.83 | 10.384% | $134.4808 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.54 | 5.312% | $20.578 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.34 | $1,051.0022 | $1,051.00 | $1,051.05 | $1,051.00 | |