| 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 | $184.40 | 10.604% | $203.9538 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.94 | 6.551% | $264.1825 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 10.626% | $250.933 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 10.299% | $47.8477 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.70 | 9.336% | $231.4643 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.43 | 12.645% | $9.496 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.53 | 5.508% | $149.3255 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.21 | $1,157.2028 | $1,157.20 | $1,157.25 | $1,157.20 | |