| 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 | $185.79 | 8.864% | $202.2584 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.69 | 8.504% | $161.3346 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.96 | 8.793% | $107.6616 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.32 | 7.307% | $250.3687 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.67 | 10.372% | $187.2682 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.71 | 6.152% | $96.2905 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.68 | 4.738% | $224.8515 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.82 | $1,230.0335 | $1,230.03 | $1,230.00 | $1,230.20 | |