| 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 | $179.30 | 7.774% | $193.2388 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.76 | 3.477% | $130.1327 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.28 | 13.150% | $154.2008 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.40 | 6.460% | $217.6042 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.45 | 3.191% | $67.5385 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.74 | 9.856% | $218.3278 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.51 | 4.239% | $104.7706 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.44 | $1,085.8134 | $1,085.81 | $1,085.85 | $1,085.70 | |