| 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 | $78.50 | 4.785% | $82.2562 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.26 | 5.182% | $226.4148 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.58 | 10.289% | $27.109 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 3.659% | $232.6315 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.74 | 13.782% | $149.8964 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.93 | 10.645% | $71.8418 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.33 | 9.283% | $218.9266 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.76 | $1,009.0763 | $1,009.08 | $1,009.10 | $1,009.00 | |