| 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 | $230.35 | 6.416% | $245.1293 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 4.104% | $173.4373 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.52 | 13.373% | $141.1721 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.81 | 10.313% | $95.7627 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.28 | 7.780% | $191.0724 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.89 | 6.362% | $139.2172 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.93 | 11.717% | $203.2467 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.38 | $1,189.0377 | $1,189.04 | $1,189.00 | $1,189.00 | |