| 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 | $185.49 | 6.854% | $198.2035 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.82 | 13.531% | $158.739 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.29 | 8.550% | $205.4743 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.32 | 10.805% | $200.9116 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.38 | 4.680% | $246.3958 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.41 | 7.693% | $79.0574 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.89 | 11.218% | $14.336 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.60 | $1,103.1176 | $1,103.12 | $1,103.10 | $1,103.10 | |