| 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 | $185.44 | 9.625% | $203.2886 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.67 | 9.548% | $138.7645 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.85 | 12.219% | $146.8386 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.90 | 5.246% | $147.2392 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.92 | 7.612% | $214.0618 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.68 | 3.506% | $90.7541 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 10.580% | $274.8908 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.05 | $1,215.8376 | $1,215.83 | $1,215.85 | $1,215.90 | |