| 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 | $185.99 | 9.844% | $204.2989 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.58 | 10.798% | $49.3937 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.94 | 4.438% | $261.0323 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.85 | 7.137% | $69.4783 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.47 | 10.728% | $43.7043 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.54 | 3.655% | $150.8595 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.56 | 7.631% | $229.8568 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.93 | $1,008.6238 | $1,008.62 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.70 | |