| 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 | $74.41 | 10.271% | $82.0527 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.34 | 6.325% | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.37 | 3.642% | $39.7674 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.77 | 11.255% | $189.9902 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.74 | 5.872% | $103.4793 | $103.48 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.40 | 9.178% | $272.2899 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.81 | 9.821% | $129.3801 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.84 | $1,049.1096 | $1,049.11 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.30 | |