| 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 | $185.44 | 9.212% | $202.5227 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 7.656% | $16.8482 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.41 | 10.475% | $167.2702 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.32 | 4.418% | $187.2424 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.39 | 9.335% | $137.0952 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.92 | 12.286% | $48.1932 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.53 | 3.203% | $228.6256 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.66 | $987.7975 | $987.80 | $987.80 | $987.70 | |