| 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 | $175.61 | 8.375% | $190.3173 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.48 | 12.174% | $213.669 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 13.692% | $249.9746 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.26 | 9.560% | $83.5505 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 10.520% | $8.4658 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 13.428% | $199.1682 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.95 | 9.786% | $147.0583 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.42 | $1,092.2037 | $1,092.21 | $1,092.10 | $1,092.40 | |