| 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 | $185.56 | 8.551% | $201.4272 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 13.556% | $39.1768 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.34 | 6.847% | $24.9381 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.53 | 7.706% | $124.4327 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.29 | 5.806% | $132.5643 | $132.56 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.61 | 9.770% | $201.5487 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.40 | 9.572% | $263.4111 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.23 | $987.4989 | $987.50 | $987.55 | $987.40 | |