| 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 | $185.81 | 9.700% | $203.8336 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.29 | 7.324% | $139.8324 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.87 | 3.207% | $203.1836 | $203.18 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.47 | 3.777% | $194.5507 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.28 | 3.792% | $181.9266 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.54 | 9.810% | $110.403 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.47 | 3.394% | $8.7575 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.73 | $1,042.4874 | $1,042.48 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 | |