| 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 | $178.67 | 12.750% | $201.4504 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.94 | 5.783% | $38.0184 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.86 | 5.304% | $85.1488 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.36 | 7.416% | $155.0657 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.36 | 10.235% | $118.3483 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.27 | 8.750% | $123.1811 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.47 | 3.803% | $230.9305 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.93 | $952.1432 | $952.15 | $952.15 | $952.10 | |