| 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 | $204.58 | 12.736% | $230.6353 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.77 | 8.693% | $203.0059 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.87 | 11.216% | $132.2025 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.28 | 10.521% | $225.7723 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.49 | 9.270% | $39.8726 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.49 | 8.666% | $5.9658 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.85 | 5.344% | $40.9261 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.33 | $878.3805 | $878.39 | $878.35 | $878.40 | |