| 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 | $199.84 | 6.775% | $213.3792 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.30 | 3.397% | $159.5416 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.78 | 7.524% | $179.3285 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.51 | 13.156% | $156.7324 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.75 | 12.867% | $90.0114 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.72 | 6.647% | $102.0825 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 6.223% | $173.9508 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.66 | $1,075.0264 | $1,075.02 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.00 | |