| 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 | $185.93 | 6.627% | $198.2516 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.70 | 8.517% | $109.2766 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 10.409% | $216.8654 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.37 | 8.660% | $247.0602 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.74 | 13.853% | $61.1846 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.53 | 13.223% | $266.6741 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.82 | 9.739% | $264.2735 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.51 | $1,363.5860 | $1,363.58 | $1,363.55 | $1,363.80 | |