| 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 | $180.61 | 11.865% | $202.0394 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.93 | 7.805% | $192.8955 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.73 | 13.306% | $48.4157 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.54 | 4.204% | $156.8687 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.85 | 13.646% | $8.9212 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.31 | 6.644% | $76.0478 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.68 | 5.825% | $254.6996 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.65 | $939.8879 | $939.90 | $939.85 | $939.80 | |