| 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 | $188.80 | 7.203% | $202.3993 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.40 | 13.436% | $142.2487 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.98 | 8.333% | $10.8116 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.35 | 4.413% | $137.1465 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.29 | 10.556% | $54.4931 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.53 | 5.456% | $169.2885 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.56 | 3.258% | $252.5278 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.91 | $968.9155 | $968.92 | $968.95 | $968.80 | |