| 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 | $189.95 | 7.765% | $204.6996 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.46 | 11.628% | $23.9554 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.35 | 7.507% | $217.5404 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.63 | 8.719% | $147.4556 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.54 | 6.673% | $8.0431 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.47 | 8.231% | $238.6169 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.83 | 9.467% | $239.5466 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.23 | $1,079.8576 | $1,079.87 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.80 | |