| 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 | $188.60 | 7.369% | $202.4979 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.94 | 9.679% | $190.7757 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.88 | 9.129% | $217.0358 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 8.688% | $8.4342 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.86 | 3.231% | $125.7973 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.43 | 6.671% | $199.9335 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.98 | 5.398% | $95.8911 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.45 | $1,040.3655 | $1,040.37 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.30 | |