| 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 | $116.45 | 3.489% | $120.5129 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.85 | 9.206% | $200.7752 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.42 | 11.252% | $48.3056 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.96 | 9.250% | $178.0338 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.99 | 6.846% | $202.9967 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.97 | 7.351% | $30.0261 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.93 | 13.458% | $50.9767 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.57 | $831.6270 | $831.64 | $831.70 | $831.60 | |