| 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 | $180.85 | 7.425% | $194.2781 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.38 | 5.662% | $53.2325 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.94 | 9.351% | $93.9762 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.58 | 8.693% | $262.5805 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 3.700% | $135.1107 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.33 | 6.134% | $162.7353 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.81 | 10.859% | $227.0503 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.18 | $1,128.9636 | $1,128.97 | $1,129.05 | $1,129.00 | |