| 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 | $186.96 | 8.724% | $203.2704 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.77 | 10.486% | $137.8534 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.64 | 12.636% | $260.91 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.84 | 9.406% | $114.7013 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.57 | 12.738% | $222.7365 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.98 | 5.769% | $78.2479 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.70 | 8.308% | $98.2354 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.46 | $1,115.9549 | $1,115.96 | $1,115.95 | $1,115.90 | |