| 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 | $189.98 | 7.777% | $204.7547 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.88 | 8.456% | $244.9804 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.51 | 6.455% | $152.7736 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.80 | 9.726% | $180.8284 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.94 | 3.719% | $100.5452 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.34 | 5.248% | $149.81 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.86 | 11.431% | $96.789 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.31 | $1,130.4813 | $1,130.48 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.50 | |