| 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 | $185.50 | 6.445% | $197.4555 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.88 | 8.368% | $119.0748 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.68 | 9.349% | $74.0074 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.67 | 6.768% | $213.1837 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.81 | 7.649% | $147.2746 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 8.871% | $262.292 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.53 | 9.413% | $33.4038 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.99 | $1,046.6918 | $1,046.68 | $1,046.65 | $1,046.80 | |