| 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 | $194.86 | 11.486% | $217.2416 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.69 | 6.653% | $83.9252 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.62 | 3.831% | $130.4325 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.88 | 8.824% | $8.5753 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.54 | 3.181% | $186.283 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.42 | 9.325% | $158.9804 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.68 | 10.725% | $264.2784 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.69 | $1,049.7164 | $1,049.72 | $1,049.85 | $1,049.70 | |