| 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 | $179.50 | 7.665% | $193.2587 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.27 | 12.832% | $282.3846 | $282.38 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.70 | 10.711% | $41.738 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.57 | 4.816% | $203.9405 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.56 | 3.447% | $201.2665 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.47 | 11.254% | $60.6001 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.75 | 8.540% | $115.8665 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.82 | $1,099.0549 | $1,099.06 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.10 | |