| 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 | $187.69 | 7.288% | $201.3688 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.47 | 6.309% | $199.2975 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.45 | 12.226% | $99.2639 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.39 | 6.253% | $79.0416 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.96 | 11.426% | $160.4089 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.78 | 5.653% | $119.1555 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.91 | 5.658% | $70.6958 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.65 | $929.2320 | $929.24 | $929.20 | $929.30 | |