| 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 | $187.59 | 6.125% | $199.0799 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.67 | 3.679% | $60.8285 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.26 | 13.278% | $181.5393 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.91 | 5.254% | $79.8983 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.28 | 9.532% | $138.317 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.76 | 7.784% | $227.1656 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.53 | 12.476% | $212.051 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.00 | $1,098.8796 | $1,098.89 | $1,098.90 | $1,098.90 | |