| 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 | $181.43 | 12.543% | $204.1868 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.37 | 12.411% | $134.185 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.42 | 3.504% | $102.9037 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.94 | 10.494% | $91.6437 | $91.64 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.87 | 7.833% | $200.4292 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.62 | 12.333% | $131.0027 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.91 | 10.694% | $13.1837 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.56 | $877.5348 | $877.53 | $877.60 | $877.50 | |