| 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 | $185.38 | 7.740% | $199.7284 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.79 | 13.321% | $140.2801 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.91 | 13.117% | $103.9658 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.68 | 9.408% | $264.4173 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.34 | 9.177% | $166.3202 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.98 | 4.144% | $44.7611 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.63 | 5.716% | $257.5559 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.71 | $1,177.0288 | $1,177.04 | $1,177.00 | $1,177.10 | |