| 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 | 13.669% | $213.2771 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.77 | 6.854% | $40.3588 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.96 | 7.375% | $187.8633 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 13.580% | $19.8538 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.66 | 7.736% | $120.298 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.76 | 9.775% | $257.7078 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.58 | 3.838% | $124.1695 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.84 | $963.5283 | $963.53 | $963.50 | $963.70 | |