| 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 | $182.56 | 11.845% | $204.1842 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 10.794% | $44.2733 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.78 | 3.209% | $96.7894 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.38 | 7.848% | $34.9212 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.38 | 12.126% | $137.2198 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 10.399% | $38.1097 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.66 | 5.859% | $25.0462 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.24 | $580.5438 | $580.54 | $580.50 | $580.50 | |