| 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 | $180.77 | 12.500% | $203.3663 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.45 | 3.515% | $57.3991 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.70 | 5.160% | $106.9477 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.91 | 5.684% | $225.0118 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.33 | 9.567% | $73.7715 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.25 | 8.841% | $155.9147 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.93 | 6.342% | $266.844 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.34 | $1,089.2551 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.20 | |