| 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 | $185.38 | 12.716% | $208.9529 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.91 | 3.348% | $26.7775 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.90 | 5.607% | $62.2025 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.76 | 10.264% | $200.4158 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.78 | 8.777% | $115.0643 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.73 | 12.437% | $269.5452 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.39 | 9.296% | $165.4632 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.85 | $1,048.4214 | $1,048.42 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.50 | |