| 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 | $177.88 | 9.148% | $194.1525 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.50 | 11.524% | $65.2415 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.97 | 10.498% | $262.9521 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.36 | 7.165% | $224.3606 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 12.750% | $9.7191 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.85 | 13.185% | $123.2019 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.96 | 6.713% | $47.9782 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.14 | $927.6059 | $927.60 | $927.60 | $927.70 | |