| 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 | $189.33 | 7.868% | $204.2265 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.46 | 13.551% | $144.7321 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.37 | 12.339% | $73.436 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.55 | 5.369% | $78.5526 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 9.144% | $6.0138 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.36 | 8.299% | $252.7265 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.52 | 8.510% | $224.0949 | $224.09 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.10 | $983.7824 | $983.78 | $983.85 | $983.70 | |