| 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 | 9.587% | $205.2126 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.50 | 3.724% | $83.4978 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.95 | 3.560% | $54.835 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.40 | 5.372% | $157.4258 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.26 | 12.781% | $188.6375 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.25 | 6.748% | $157.1864 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.75 | 7.236% | $187.3949 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.37 | $1,034.1900 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.10 | |