| 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 | $189.26 | 6.874% | $202.2697 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.80 | 12.610% | $20.0446 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.52 | 4.589% | $222.2725 | $222.27 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.97 | 8.179% | $80.02 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.88 | 7.250% | $206.8638 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.60 | 5.750% | $14.382 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.78 | 13.624% | $54.2895 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.81 | $800.1421 | $800.13 | $800.10 | $800.20 | |