| 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 | $187.95 | 11.618% | $209.786 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.53 | 10.619% | $145.4972 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.78 | 4.333% | $13.3338 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.58 | 5.629% | $116.8045 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.78 | 9.630% | $47.996 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.87 | 9.287% | $200.946 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.27 | 8.439% | $182.4703 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.76 | $916.8338 | $916.84 | $916.85 | $916.80 | |