| 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 | $185.29 | 8.786% | $201.5696 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 5.381% | $48.7493 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 11.666% | $234.3534 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.44 | 9.595% | $76.1028 | $76.10 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.50 | 7.536% | $160.7663 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.41 | 13.373% | $131.9775 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.81 | 3.188% | $209.2756 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.58 | $1,062.7945 | $1,062.80 | $1,062.80 | $1,062.90 | |