| 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 | $187.63 | 8.438% | $203.4622 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.72 | 3.672% | $183.2092 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.70 | 12.393% | $213.2095 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.53 | 4.145% | $48.4587 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.26 | 8.123% | $134.3536 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.84 | 3.333% | $165.1675 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.65 | 12.679% | $25.5218 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.33 | $973.3825 | $973.38 | $973.30 | $973.50 | |