| 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 | $119.75 | 8.749% | $130.2269 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.33 | 7.863% | $165.3863 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.69 | 4.685% | $150.4219 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.39 | 10.411% | $243.3348 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.31 | 10.370% | $94.1566 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.59 | 3.854% | $219.7447 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.46 | 4.389% | $184.2048 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.52 | $1,187.4760 | $1,187.47 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.40 | |