| 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 | $203.50 | 12.317% | $228.5651 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.34 | 3.583% | $67.6811 | $67.68 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.92 | 13.866% | $39.762 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.30 | 12.496% | $158.9568 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.37 | 5.437% | $98.4465 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.63 | 4.740% | $173.4809 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.38 | 3.669% | $186.9981 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.44 | $953.8905 | $953.90 | $953.90 | $954.00 | |