| 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 | $191.56 | 7.400% | $205.7354 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.98 | 8.571% | $180.2061 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.95 | 9.867% | $251.5405 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 12.199% | $178.9574 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.34 | 12.676% | $71.369 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.31 | 6.345% | $71.5808 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.40 | 3.299% | $31.4029 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.04 | $990.7921 | $990.80 | $990.80 | $990.80 | |