| 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 | $190.79 | 5.697% | $201.6593 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 13.677% | $32.2388 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 7.348% | $268.0587 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.38 | 4.133% | $178.4631 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.69 | 4.567% | $42.5483 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.47 | 13.245% | $177.1945 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.26 | 11.485% | $182.0104 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.66 | $1,082.1731 | $1,082.17 | $1,082.15 | $1,082.20 | |