| 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 | $171.80 | 12.377% | $193.0637 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 13.869% | $139.3757 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 9.165% | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.31 | 11.477% | $8.149 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.71 | 3.405% | $248.9062 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.43 | 12.753% | $240.6487 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.83 | 5.559% | $238.3839 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.74 | $1,099.3772 | $1,099.38 | $1,099.40 | $1,099.40 | |