| 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 | 13.646% | $204.4719 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.68 | 4.515% | $5.9365 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.40 | 6.108% | $257.2058 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.30 | 8.808% | $20.9999 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.70 | 8.349% | $77.6862 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.33 | 3.291% | $232.7456 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.69 | 5.573% | $154.865 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.02 | $953.9109 | $953.93 | $953.90 | $953.90 | |