| 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 | $203.97 | 7.552% | $219.3738 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.82 | 7.438% | $135.1785 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.77 | 6.726% | $197.1976 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.48 | 8.111% | $70.7911 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.41 | 12.735% | $179.7109 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.30 | 5.204% | $43.4493 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.85 | 11.156% | $241.0418 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.60 | $1,086.7430 | $1,086.74 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.70 | |