| 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 | $77.98 | 5.793% | $82.4974 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 11.820% | $47.244 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.39 | 8.520% | $127.3916 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.63 | 12.279% | $226.3881 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.74 | 10.670% | $243.1863 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.80 | 4.351% | $198.0582 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 8.158% | $270.1246 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.54 | $1,194.8902 | $1,194.89 | $1,194.90 | $1,194.90 | |