| 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 | $189.57 | 8.125% | $204.9726 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.61 | 4.230% | $137.1771 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.71 | 8.140% | $46.1866 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.73 | 11.710% | $186.2541 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.65 | 3.231% | $220.553 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.44 | 6.871% | $123.3719 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.87 | 12.137% | $257.7693 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.58 | $1,176.2846 | $1,176.28 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.50 | |