| 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 | $179.90 | 11.250% | $200.1388 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.52 | 3.198% | $32.528 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.73 | 10.340% | $118.8693 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.53 | 11.635% | $88.7833 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.90 | 7.653% | $213.0453 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.45 | 8.142% | $234.0734 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.68 | 7.681% | $260.2434 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.71 | $1,147.6815 | $1,147.68 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.60 | |