| 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 | $190.35 | 6.250% | $202.2469 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.36 | 6.251% | $149.1339 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.63 | 11.424% | $104.3263 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.34 | 12.636% | $234.6658 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.56 | 13.126% | $143.1723 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.48 | 5.579% | $73.3563 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.48 | 8.216% | $84.9279 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.20 | $991.8294 | $991.84 | $991.85 | $991.80 | |