| 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 | $181.72 | 6.850% | $194.1678 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 11.376% | $242.2651 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.48 | 7.686% | $82.3583 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.75 | 4.802% | $29.0826 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.45 | 9.171% | $121.6711 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.52 | 11.750% | $93.3336 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.80 | 13.245% | $227.396 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.24 | $990.2745 | $990.28 | $990.25 | $990.40 | |