| 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 | $75.42 | 9.208% | $82.3647 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 7.567% | $30.5168 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.49 | 10.795% | $203.2977 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.53 | 12.763% | $128.0198 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.65 | 5.115% | $259.2661 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.91 | 13.287% | $97.3249 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.81 | 5.628% | $205.7739 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.18 | $1,006.5639 | $1,006.56 | $1,006.45 | $1,006.60 | |