| 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 | $188.63 | 7.135% | $202.0888 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.36 | 6.667% | $156.1178 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.81 | 7.366% | $157.624 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.39 | 7.501% | $216.4963 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 4.812% | $259.7241 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.70 | 3.834% | $142.9794 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.65 | 12.471% | $133.4468 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.34 | $1,268.4772 | $1,268.48 | $1,268.45 | $1,268.40 | |