| 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 | $73.37 | 6.518% | $78.1523 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.81 | 12.486% | $240.5063 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.66 | 10.575% | $277.1673 | $277.17 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.34 | 9.690% | $106.7722 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.86 | 10.293% | $222.6374 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.86 | 11.240% | $122.2083 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.31 | 8.707% | $155.788 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.21 | $1,203.2318 | $1,203.24 | $1,203.20 | $1,203.30 | |