| 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 | $184.70 | 6.257% | $196.2567 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.62 | 8.788% | $159.505 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.66 | 9.294% | $138.4318 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.65 | 5.679% | $12.3116 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.93 | 8.696% | $44.4893 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.35 | 9.250% | $96.5224 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.56 | 13.575% | $256.1798 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.47 | $903.6966 | $903.70 | $903.70 | $903.70 | |