| 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 | $174.99 | 8.797% | $190.3839 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.90 | 5.812% | $142.7404 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.92 | 5.109% | $84.0031 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.26 | 6.298% | $230.943 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.92 | 6.794% | $200.6873 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.62 | 4.490% | $73.7908 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.46 | 12.805% | $117.8361 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.07 | $1,040.3846 | $1,040.38 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.30 | |