| 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 | $186.88 | 11.381% | $208.1488 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.51 | 13.657% | $10.8088 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.88 | 3.233% | $207.3745 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.61 | 12.219% | $42.2056 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.77 | 5.636% | $168.7746 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.39 | 6.365% | $48.2791 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 8.335% | $263.0374 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.84 | $948.6288 | $948.63 | $948.60 | $948.60 | |