| 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 | $57.99 | 12.176% | $65.0509 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 12.536% | $200.843 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.74 | 9.270% | $89.3173 | $89.32 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.81 | 8.432% | $217.7423 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.87 | 3.115% | $95.7629 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.44 | 3.584% | $252.1649 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.80 | 10.626% | $160.1864 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.12 | $1,081.0677 | $1,081.06 | $1,081.05 | $1,081.10 | |