| 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 | $185.98 | 8.625% | $202.0208 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.29 | 5.198% | $143.3744 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.72 | 4.450% | $159.516 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.77 | 5.159% | $210.0761 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 6.544% | $81.9536 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.44 | 9.461% | $243.485 | $243.49 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.81 | 5.318% | $99.852 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.93 | $1,140.2779 | $1,140.28 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.40 | |