| 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 | $188.50 | 6.254% | $200.2888 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 8.585% | $12.7479 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.93 | 7.562% | $17.1346 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.56 | 3.864% | $256.0871 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.87 | 5.707% | $165.8226 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 6.508% | $228.3212 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.74 | 5.256% | $163.9257 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.71 | $1,044.3279 | $1,044.33 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.20 | |