| 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 | $77.90 | 5.609% | $82.2694 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.89 | 11.626% | $54.574 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.34 | 8.161% | $221.0162 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.96 | 3.478% | $31.002 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.56 | 6.636% | $198.9401 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.70 | 5.174% | $157.4455 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.46 | 12.714% | $245.1079 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.81 | $990.3551 | $990.36 | $990.30 | $990.30 | |