| 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 | $174.78 | 13.493% | $198.3631 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.84 | 13.454% | $154.1159 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.95 | 10.352% | $129.0567 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.80 | 13.471% | $260.7564 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.32 | 11.463% | $81.7247 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.78 | 12.117% | $67.0235 | $67.02 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.47 | 6.243% | $199.1738 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.94 | $1,090.2141 | $1,090.21 | $1,090.10 | $1,090.30 | |