| 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 | $185.38 | 10.729% | $205.2694 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.62 | 7.860% | $237.9607 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 8.115% | $6.1734 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.72 | 11.611% | $256.3928 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 3.815% | $7.2048 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.41 | 7.122% | $160.051 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.69 | 6.682% | $99.9504 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.47 | $973.0025 | $972.99 | $972.95 | $973.20 | |