| 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 | $186.70 | 6.834% | $199.4591 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.46 | 7.728% | $219.1834 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.93 | 3.514% | $181.077 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.36 | 4.858% | $32.8835 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.99 | 10.538% | $175.7444 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.98 | 5.467% | $6.3069 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 3.205% | $225.6784 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.09 | $1,040.3327 | $1,040.33 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |