| 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 | $186.59 | 8.503% | $202.4557 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.54 | 5.263% | $110.0419 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.35 | 7.627% | $16.5207 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.85 | 3.568% | $143.8042 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.88 | 10.434% | $238.4049 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.80 | 4.405% | $256.6275 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.81 | 13.725% | $44.1367 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.82 | $1,011.9916 | $1,011.99 | $1,012.00 | $1,011.90 | |