| 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 | 12.174% | $205.8393 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.91 | 3.424% | $189.1728 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.47 | 8.551% | $202.415 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.46 | 10.703% | $51.4326 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.70 | 13.496% | $65.4872 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.59 | 10.373% | $129.7876 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.85 | 7.148% | $217.3497 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.48 | $1,061.4842 | $1,061.49 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.40 | |