| 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 | $195.30 | 11.785% | $218.3161 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.36 | 6.305% | $180.0381 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.79 | 6.268% | $135.7999 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.25 | 7.406% | $249.4504 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.70 | 6.640% | $76.4609 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 8.589% | $192.0831 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.54 | 12.146% | $88.0795 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.83 | $1,140.2280 | $1,140.23 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.30 | |