| 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 | $187.84 | 10.359% | $207.2983 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.28 | 7.233% | $246.9362 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.58 | 11.849% | $157.2373 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.64 | 6.365% | $116.6186 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.70 | 7.439% | $88.8521 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.53 | 7.804% | $148.2628 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.33 | 7.273% | $179.4999 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.90 | $1,144.7052 | $1,144.71 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.70 | |