| 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 | $189.62 | 6.725% | $202.3719 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.99 | 6.312% | $26.5674 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.96 | 12.178% | $228.7982 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.74 | 9.646% | $220.1034 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 9.112% | $95.724 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.79 | 11.679% | $220.8899 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.97 | 7.641% | $174.3461 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.80 | $1,168.8009 | $1,168.80 | $1,168.75 | $1,168.80 | |