| 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 | $187.51 | 7.769% | $202.0777 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.52 | 4.707% | $54.9921 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.74 | 12.828% | $231.004 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.32 | 3.285% | $248.2145 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.90 | 10.570% | $218.818 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.75 | 3.618% | $21.5007 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.96 | 5.692% | $102.479 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.70 | $1,079.0860 | $1,079.08 | $1,079.10 | $1,079.10 | |