| 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 | $200.77 | 5.336% | $211.4831 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.69 | 10.355% | $87.9419 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.78 | 5.449% | $83.0727 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.92 | 3.248% | $250.81 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.82 | 13.518% | $36.1214 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.48 | 10.194% | $87.5822 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.96 | 12.599% | $246.5468 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.42 | $1,003.5581 | $1,003.55 | $1,003.55 | $1,003.50 | |