| 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 | $180.87 | 12.778% | $203.9816 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.50 | 13.678% | $57.4074 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.81 | 8.141% | $145.7849 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.60 | 12.209% | $253.1435 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.51 | 11.426% | $58.5098 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.49 | 10.370% | $38.0666 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.98 | 12.258% | $205.4097 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.76 | $962.3035 | $962.30 | $962.30 | $962.30 | |