| 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 | $225.42 | 8.696% | $245.0225 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.49 | 13.639% | $206.2434 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.62 | 13.316% | $132.1491 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.89 | 12.398% | $152.7376 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.53 | 6.721% | $51.7917 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.82 | 5.311% | $114.5994 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.78 | 5.755% | $76.9685 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.55 | $979.5122 | $979.51 | $979.50 | $979.40 | |