| 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 | $185.50 | 9.742% | $203.5714 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.92 | 4.708% | $74.2589 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.36 | 7.280% | $108.739 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.64 | 8.727% | $189.8808 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.59 | 4.611% | $189.9631 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.41 | 5.770% | $14.1838 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.59 | 8.501% | $200.282 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.01 | $980.8790 | $980.87 | $980.90 | $981.00 | |