| 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 | $178.75 | 5.359% | $188.3292 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.80 | 10.765% | $211.3396 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.49 | 13.828% | $236.1817 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.45 | 8.863% | $158.3412 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.30 | 9.861% | $118.9795 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.70 | 3.194% | $86.3734 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.87 | 3.613% | $42.3466 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.36 | $1,041.8912 | $1,041.89 | $1,041.95 | $1,041.80 | |