| 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 | $179.92 | 13.870% | $204.8749 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.94 | 3.680% | $38.2994 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 4.187% | $218.6573 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 9.504% | $126.4771 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 8.498% | $41.7826 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.42 | 10.409% | $68.9173 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.96 | 7.415% | $186.8591 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.12 | $885.8677 | $885.87 | $885.85 | $886.00 | |