| 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 | $185.29 | 9.253% | $202.4349 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.42 | 7.672% | $15.5263 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.99 | 5.243% | $250.4678 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.69 | 3.868% | $36.0318 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 11.125% | $250.8202 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.46 | 5.119% | $68.8109 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.82 | 4.685% | $49.0135 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.38 | $873.1054 | $873.10 | $873.10 | $873.00 | |