| 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 | $187.26 | 8.530% | $203.2333 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.83 | 8.636% | $227.9509 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 12.461% | $178.2957 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.76 | 7.513% | $95.4285 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.71 | 7.248% | $173.4307 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.87 | 12.681% | $123.8026 | $123.80 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.84 | 12.611% | $40.3598 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.81 | $1,042.5015 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 | |