| 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 | $107.33 | 9.694% | $117.7346 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.85 | 12.666% | $158.6901 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.34 | 6.500% | $96.2121 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.67 | 8.703% | $197.4807 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.56 | 7.737% | $261.3269 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.85 | 6.689% | $120.3985 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.59 | 8.406% | $238.0487 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.19 | $1,189.8916 | $1,189.89 | $1,189.95 | $1,189.80 | |