| 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 | $193.69 | 5.233% | $203.8258 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 6.705% | $172.7447 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.35 | 11.680% | $251.6709 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.31 | 11.163% | $214.8892 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.73 | 10.325% | $171.8091 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.26 | 12.453% | $179.0926 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.49 | 8.213% | $184.4923 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.72 | $1,378.5246 | $1,378.52 | $1,378.55 | $1,378.50 | |