| 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 | $185.37 | 9.436% | $202.8615 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.56 | 5.426% | $101.7993 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.94 | 8.401% | $261.1814 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.45 | 11.662% | $138.9634 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.39 | 5.452% | $94.2635 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 9.519% | $271.9138 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.31 | 4.725% | $24.4114 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.30 | $1,095.3943 | $1,095.38 | $1,095.35 | $1,095.50 | |