| 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 | $200.75 | 6.344% | $213.4856 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.56 | 12.689% | $47.9604 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.35 | 5.850% | $98.811 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.65 | 9.705% | $195.988 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.72 | 4.544% | $207.7498 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.79 | 7.693% | $130.0824 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.33 | 4.711% | $177.3071 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.15 | $1,071.3843 | $1,071.39 | $1,071.40 | $1,071.40 | |