| 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 | $185.65 | 9.861% | $203.9569 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.66 | 9.801% | $218.1307 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.40 | 7.374% | $233.4311 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.83 | 11.436% | $250.5416 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.25 | 9.591% | $162.4687 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.97 | 6.519% | $73.4662 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.58 | 7.431% | $141.3577 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.34 | $1,283.3529 | $1,283.36 | $1,283.35 | $1,283.40 | |