| 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 | $226.27 | 8.435% | $245.3559 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.90 | 7.102% | $186.2504 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.50 | 3.317% | $111.0658 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.51 | 5.268% | $48.9601 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.49 | 5.756% | $132.7132 | $132.71 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.61 | 8.535% | $27.7958 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.72 | 5.735% | $201.6578 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.00 | $953.7990 | $953.81 | $953.75 | $954.00 | |