| 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 | $181.36 | 12.372% | $203.7979 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.54 | 11.163% | $37.2841 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.38 | 11.268% | $18.2257 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.68 | 12.463% | $274.0498 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 9.850% | $41.018 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.72 | 4.369% | $109.2952 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.40 | 8.771% | $262.5732 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.42 | $946.2439 | $946.25 | $946.25 | $946.20 | |