| 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 | $177.88 | 11.512% | $198.3575 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.50 | 3.434% | $189.8014 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.61 | 6.622% | $156.3185 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 5.458% | $11.3578 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.71 | 10.366% | $228.1376 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.74 | 12.703% | $80.8531 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.29 | 6.512% | $214.398 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.50 | $1,079.2239 | $1,079.23 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.30 | |