| 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 | $187.78 | 7.805% | $202.4362 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.75 | 4.520% | $29.0043 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.50 | 10.454% | $148.5606 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.93 | 10.545% | $35.297 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 6.244% | $128.2578 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 11.609% | $268.5313 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 7.398% | $249.5285 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.62 | $1,061.6157 | $1,061.62 | $1,061.65 | $1,061.60 | |