| 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 | $189.95 | 9.708% | $208.3903 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.94 | 5.702% | $163.7747 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.46 | 3.530% | $84.3355 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.97 | 13.385% | $277.7592 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.95 | 4.143% | $107.2152 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.77 | 5.872% | $56.9274 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.60 | 10.622% | $192.0398 | $192.04 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.64 | $1,090.4421 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.40 | |