| 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 | $187.86 | 8.285% | $203.4242 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.63 | 5.348% | $58.6051 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.26 | 9.708% | $47.4597 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.36 | 3.408% | $162.7228 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.49 | 3.845% | $92.9309 | $92.93 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.26 | 8.489% | $258.4859 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 3.422% | $255.9695 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.36 | $1,079.5981 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.60 | |