| 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 | $73.29 | 9.671% | $80.3779 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.85 | 3.416% | $196.3353 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.89 | 4.648% | $133.8343 | $133.83 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.85 | 10.125% | $204.6673 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.86 | 11.511% | $246.2832 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.62 | 5.218% | $83.7746 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 13.705% | $203.3159 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.17 | $1,148.5885 | $1,148.59 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.60 | |