| 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 | $165.75 | 7.682% | $178.4829 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.74 | 3.324% | $258.0414 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.95 | 11.236% | $128.9781 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.63 | 6.550% | $209.5093 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.88 | 3.653% | $73.4692 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.90 | 4.473% | $27.0585 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.36 | 5.205% | $211.8408 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.21 | $1,087.3802 | $1,087.38 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.40 | |