| 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 | $185.45 | 8.784% | $201.7399 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.65 | 5.285% | $236.5228 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.38 | 4.788% | $138.7184 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.71 | 11.142% | $87.4799 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.81 | 3.821% | $144.1139 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.45 | 3.138% | $65.4411 | $65.44 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.43 | 3.719% | $209.9584 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.88 | $1,083.9744 | $1,083.97 | $1,083.95 | $1,083.90 | |