| 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 | $220.40 | 8.202% | $238.4772 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 13.633% | $52.5666 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.27 | 10.395% | $187.9696 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.72 | 6.570% | $58.3151 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.64 | 7.735% | $105.1925 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.64 | 3.769% | $86.7924 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.57 | 10.570% | $272.6324 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.50 | $1,001.9458 | $1,001.95 | $1,001.95 | $1,002.00 | |