| 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 | $181.25 | 9.723% | $198.8729 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.91 | 8.662% | $167.2417 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.74 | 12.581% | $161.8239 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.57 | 7.600% | $30.7413 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.39 | 4.760% | $18.2178 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.46 | 11.458% | $215.6266 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.68 | 8.274% | $256.2629 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.00 | $1,048.7871 | $1,048.78 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.70 | |