| 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 | $187.74 | 8.339% | $203.3956 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.52 | 7.722% | $94.2783 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.97 | 10.288% | $227.1602 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.39 | 4.487% | $82.9522 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.47 | 12.256% | $186.8726 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.39 | 6.390% | $120.6356 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 10.807% | $245.227 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.79 | $1,160.5215 | $1,160.53 | $1,160.55 | $1,160.60 | |