| 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 | 12.429% | $203.9799 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.45 | 11.463% | $49.5453 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.52 | 10.324% | $171.5759 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.82 | 9.422% | $37.0065 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.43 | 10.642% | $124.3948 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.28 | 13.504% | $51.3946 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.93 | 10.330% | $249.2686 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.86 | $887.1656 | $887.17 | $887.20 | $887.20 | |