| 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 | $187.37 | 9.395% | $204.9734 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.58 | 4.873% | $242.8649 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.43 | 13.383% | $170.562 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.41 | 12.874% | $199.121 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.58 | 7.745% | $120.2219 | $120.22 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.84 | 11.510% | $279.7117 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.41 | 10.686% | $85.682 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.62 | $1,303.1369 | $1,303.12 | $1,303.05 | $1,303.20 | |