| 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 | $183.49 | 12.500% | $206.4263 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.89 | 8.294% | $57.2767 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.78 | 11.449% | $93.372 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.58 | 11.654% | $182.6436 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.81 | 8.350% | $148.2336 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.43 | 7.248% | $50.8677 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.40 | 5.104% | $231.6492 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.38 | $970.4691 | $970.47 | $970.50 | $970.40 | |