| 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 | $185.98 | 10.459% | $205.4316 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.55 | 3.781% | $23.4026 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.86 | 4.347% | $178.2873 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.67 | 8.448% | $27.8386 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.95 | 6.720% | $49.0378 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.46 | 9.313% | $171.0311 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.41 | 4.487% | $248.0626 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.88 | $903.0916 | $903.09 | $903.15 | $903.00 | |