| 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 | $189.71 | 7.718% | $204.3518 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.69 | 4.142% | $77.7837 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.86 | 12.793% | $281.8246 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.34 | 7.114% | $18.5736 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.88 | 7.632% | $139.7924 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.68 | 4.324% | $231.2654 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.43 | 8.604% | $93.8664 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.59 | $1,047.4579 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.60 | |