| 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 | $180.25 | 12.609% | $202.9777 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.62 | 7.234% | $76.801 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.89 | 5.699% | $88.6709 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.66 | 10.469% | $25.0323 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.92 | 3.401% | $173.631 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 10.594% | $40.2452 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.60 | 13.110% | $24.4318 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.33 | $631.7899 | $631.79 | $631.85 | $631.70 | |