| 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 | $185.90 | 8.216% | $201.1735 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.98 | 7.451% | $123.5472 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.72 | 4.115% | $247.5022 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.65 | 6.804% | $257.0238 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.80 | 6.102% | $6.1539 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 13.579% | $38.2875 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 5.443% | $49.1153 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.34 | $922.8034 | $922.80 | $922.75 | $922.80 | |