| 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 | $185.80 | 8.271% | $201.1675 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.55 | 4.759% | $150.3815 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.79 | 10.655% | $136.9798 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.78 | 3.454% | $247.0275 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.46 | 8.470% | $161.0346 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.93 | 12.309% | $47.0912 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.32 | 8.231% | $86.9311 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.63 | $1,030.6132 | $1,030.61 | $1,030.70 | $1,030.60 | |