| 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 | $186.95 | 9.201% | $204.1513 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 5.332% | $82.6646 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.32 | 5.248% | $60.3282 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.60 | 4.698% | $180.7087 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.76 | 6.315% | $25.2604 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.97 | 6.312% | $254.0538 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.25 | 7.829% | $206.223 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.33 | $1,013.3900 | $1,013.38 | $1,013.35 | $1,013.50 | |