| 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 | $185.47 | 9.859% | $203.7555 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.96 | 5.622% | $60.1623 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.74 | 3.329% | $20.3971 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.35 | 9.267% | $244.0478 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.97 | 8.715% | $160.8656 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 6.770% | $169.4867 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.59 | 4.787% | $221.7188 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.82 | $1,080.4338 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.50 | |