| 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 | $189.88 | 7.425% | $203.9786 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.42 | 9.408% | $26.7174 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 7.850% | $17.9139 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 12.276% | $187.4785 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.64 | 13.342% | $175.2721 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.77 | 12.539% | $146.0419 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 3.155% | $217.9562 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.59 | $975.3586 | $975.36 | $975.35 | $975.40 | |