| 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 | $187.30 | 11.298% | $208.4612 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.55 | 11.231% | $142.9875 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.35 | 13.610% | $273.0616 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.54 | 3.265% | $74.9084 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.47 | 10.423% | $76.7109 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.59 | 12.566% | $204.4086 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.91 | 7.396% | $79.3764 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.71 | $1,059.9146 | $1,059.92 | $1,059.90 | $1,060.00 | |