| 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 | $187.40 | 9.520% | $205.2405 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.90 | 8.604% | $255.1108 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.33 | 13.363% | $130.7415 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.39 | 3.154% | $53.0108 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.80 | 10.616% | $181.189 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.78 | 7.302% | $88.8246 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.37 | 9.327% | $34.2959 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.97 | $948.4131 | $948.41 | $948.40 | $948.30 | |