| 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 | $187.88 | 10.385% | $207.3913 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.60 | 11.301% | $154.2632 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.62 | 13.788% | $227.1436 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.41 | 5.127% | $177.0444 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.97 | 6.271% | $207.1966 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.28 | 8.867% | $109.1718 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.69 | 8.706% | $55.1031 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.45 | $1,137.3140 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.30 | |