| 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 | $185.87 | 8.700% | $202.0407 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.59 | 11.593% | $97.7443 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.90 | 13.750% | $51.0738 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.83 | 11.793% | $59.0602 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.46 | 4.239% | $142.2445 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.51 | 12.562% | $270.7229 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.61 | 4.464% | $117.6369 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.77 | $940.5233 | $940.51 | $940.50 | $940.40 | |