| 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 | $183.50 | 11.195% | $204.0428 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.88 | 5.629% | $194.2306 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.87 | 5.363% | $210.589 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.97 | 8.459% | $23.8284 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.35 | 7.558% | $78.8938 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.96 | 10.530% | $121.5388 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.98 | 13.444% | $52.1616 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.51 | $885.2850 | $885.28 | $885.35 | $885.20 | |