| 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 | $182.89 | 9.584% | $200.4182 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 4.288% | $38.4614 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 3.139% | $96.7547 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.69 | 11.326% | $73.13 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 5.757% | $248.0636 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.74 | 4.837% | $163.2731 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.65 | 4.237% | $145.567 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.22 | $965.6680 | $965.66 | $965.60 | $965.80 | |