| 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 | $182.51 | 12.338% | $205.0281 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.69 | 12.669% | $25.5646 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.53 | 9.276% | $220.2239 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.47 | 7.586% | $20.947 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 8.647% | $39.4932 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.92 | 12.118% | $228.631 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.96 | 4.482% | $87.7231 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.43 | $827.6109 | $827.60 | $827.60 | $827.50 | |