| 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 | $186.60 | 9.578% | $204.4725 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.46 | 8.778% | $41.836 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.57 | 8.829% | $197.6008 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.90 | 3.398% | $121.9062 | $121.91 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.86 | 12.248% | $242.2985 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.81 | 13.322% | $23.5823 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.85 | 10.656% | $68.4407 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.05 | $900.1370 | $900.14 | $900.15 | $900.10 | |