| 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 | $179.40 | 13.687% | $203.9545 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.82 | 5.790% | $23.0834 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.30 | 9.147% | $39.6204 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.55 | 11.136% | $237.3309 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.81 | 3.316% | $10.1353 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.82 | 8.556% | $147.4408 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 4.745% | $206.8504 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.18 | $868.4157 | $868.41 | $868.45 | $868.40 | |