| 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 | $189.75 | 3.438% | $196.2736 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.44 | 10.871% | $8.2488 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.93 | 9.196% | $142.9703 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.58 | 7.162% | $63.8471 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.28 | 3.817% | $258.795 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.70 | 11.422% | $148.9712 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.62 | 12.651% | $271.0608 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.30 | $1,090.1668 | $1,090.17 | $1,090.10 | $1,090.20 | |