| 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 | $190.47 | 4.600% | $199.2316 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.46 | 6.614% | $251.0333 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.64 | 11.421% | $83.1646 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.80 | 4.787% | $29.1308 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.50 | 6.402% | $221.8482 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.62 | 5.837% | $107.5516 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 7.633% | $194.3314 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.04 | $1,086.2915 | $1,086.28 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.20 | |