| 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 | 8.603% | $203.4134 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.45 | 6.729% | $95.4691 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.82 | 5.233% | $82.9447 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.83 | 13.380% | $226.5673 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.79 | 10.774% | $29.6764 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.57 | 3.172% | $250.2643 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.43 | 9.399% | $250.9941 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.19 | $1,139.3293 | $1,139.32 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.40 | |