| 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 | $201.74 | 3.372% | $208.5427 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 11.498% | $81.951 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.52 | 10.453% | $179.5082 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.68 | 12.703% | $203.6318 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.48 | 13.668% | $60.7896 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.44 | 8.352% | $121.831 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 6.357% | $230.2523 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.85 | $1,086.5066 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 | |