| 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 | $192.25 | 7.263% | $206.2131 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.81 | 5.452% | $86.2703 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.65 | 5.492% | $262.3059 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.51 | 3.873% | $187.5012 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.70 | 12.144% | $31.0639 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.92 | 9.836% | $172.3547 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.49 | 8.129% | $150.8291 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.33 | $1,096.5382 | $1,096.53 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.60 | |