| 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 | $203.61 | 6.296% | $216.4293 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.45 | 3.245% | $180.1109 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.99 | 8.640% | $189.0227 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 10.318% | $265.1603 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.92 | 12.487% | $38.1556 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.52 | 7.345% | $48.8634 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 12.281% | $155.4194 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.27 | $1,093.1616 | $1,093.16 | $1,093.10 | $1,093.20 | |