| 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 | 9.414% | $205.0418 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.62 | 7.476% | $31.8344 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 11.341% | $147.5491 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.37 | 12.280% | $251.9226 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.28 | 8.520% | $253.1555 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.52 | 3.519% | $224.1393 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.64 | 3.385% | $59.5911 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.35 | $1,173.2338 | $1,173.23 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.10 | |