| 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 | $189.67 | 6.226% | $201.4789 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.95 | 3.612% | $238.2558 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.51 | 5.310% | $28.9708 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 4.399% | $246.935 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.37 | 8.768% | $42.822 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.39 | 5.118% | $174.9058 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.91 | 12.221% | $75.0871 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.33 | $1,008.4554 | $1,008.47 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.50 | |