| 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 | $194.81 | 11.872% | $217.9378 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.87 | 4.512% | $148.2712 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.30 | 4.717% | $83.0406 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.53 | 5.432% | $87.013 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.37 | 10.727% | $205.2546 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.48 | 6.416% | $139.9158 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.72 | 10.622% | $97.0376 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.08 | $978.4706 | $978.47 | $978.45 | $978.40 | |