| 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 | $180.56 | 4.785% | $189.1998 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.45 | 12.302% | $206.018 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 8.502% | $39.3754 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.38 | 13.591% | $267.3705 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.69 | 8.353% | $78.7618 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.96 | 4.406% | $132.5539 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 6.172% | $84.5023 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.92 | $997.7817 | $997.78 | $997.75 | $997.90 | |