| 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 | $179.91 | 7.154% | $192.7808 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.71 | 8.684% | $119.2372 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.68 | 5.811% | $255.724 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.99 | 9.187% | $46.9395 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.31 | 13.653% | $136.7359 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.87 | 8.125% | $82.0344 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 4.681% | $249.8317 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.13 | $1,083.2835 | $1,083.28 | $1,083.35 | $1,083.10 | |