| 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 | $184.59 | 9.657% | $202.4159 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.70 | 4.231% | $167.4992 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.38 | 9.675% | $68.4153 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.45 | 5.586% | $209.5354 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.51 | 12.872% | $62.6552 | $62.66 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.93 | 7.224% | $113.5824 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.77 | 6.245% | $257.931 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.33 | $1,082.0344 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |