| 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 | $175.87 | 7.695% | $189.4032 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.26 | 7.345% | $87.2285 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.36 | 12.742% | $257.4576 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.75 | 7.654% | $96.6195 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.38 | 11.594% | $97.5108 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.38 | 8.220% | $212.5224 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.71 | 12.134% | $109.5661 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.71 | $1,050.3081 | $1,050.31 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.30 | |