| 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 | $185.75 | 8.405% | $201.3623 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.75 | 6.373% | $34.8372 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.56 | 6.480% | $135.8259 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.62 | 10.750% | $243.2292 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.36 | 7.410% | $209.8362 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.62 | 3.219% | $129.6637 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.93 | 5.506% | $43.1836 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.59 | $997.9381 | $997.94 | $998.00 | $997.90 | |