| 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 | $185.99 | 9.840% | $204.2914 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.38 | 10.248% | $272.7315 | $272.73 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.67 | 11.695% | $131.4315 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.99 | 5.231% | $7.3556 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.58 | 4.438% | $254.3901 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.51 | 13.608% | $217.5707 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.61 | 8.584% | $67.9844 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.73 | $1,155.7552 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.80 | $1,155.80 | |