| 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 | $185.25 | 12.817% | $208.9935 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.71 | 7.697% | $126.7701 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.38 | 5.209% | $85.6191 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 13.828% | $34.0346 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.85 | 3.643% | $116.9611 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.60 | 10.563% | $200.7824 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.81 | 4.380% | $201.2551 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.50 | $974.4159 | $974.41 | $974.40 | $974.50 | |