| 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 | $179.95 | 13.108% | $203.5378 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.58 | 4.289% | $206.0542 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.87 | 7.366% | $43.8805 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.84 | 11.774% | $71.3565 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.88 | 3.293% | $187.8693 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.71 | 5.752% | $137.1709 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.89 | 12.679% | $39.3137 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.72 | $889.1829 | $889.18 | $889.15 | $889.30 | |