| 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 | $179.43 | 13.712% | $204.0334 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.60 | 5.822% | $48.2548 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 9.589% | $44.4712 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.77 | 9.501% | $98.299 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.99 | 9.872% | $216.4369 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.77 | 4.158% | $158.0806 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.75 | 9.812% | $188.6021 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.89 | $958.1780 | $958.17 | $958.20 | $958.20 | |