| 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 | $187.89 | 9.848% | $206.3934 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.35 | 8.600% | $94.8621 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.83 | 6.336% | $189.0973 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.56 | 10.746% | $177.8138 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.25 | 10.235% | $90.6683 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 3.526% | $231.4427 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.56 | 4.862% | $224.9919 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.00 | $1,215.2695 | $1,215.26 | $1,215.25 | $1,215.30 | |