| 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 | $180.48 | 13.241% | $204.3774 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.27 | 3.290% | $71.549 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.60 | 4.581% | $108.3459 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 7.820% | $230.3251 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.68 | 10.264% | $139.6824 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.55 | 3.854% | $102.3481 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.90 | 8.475% | $121.3835 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.10 | $978.0114 | $978.02 | $978.10 | $977.90 | |