| 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 | $200.64 | 5.742% | $212.1607 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.56 | 3.561% | $208.7376 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.80 | 12.494% | $224.763 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.31 | 12.141% | $197.7158 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.97 | 5.178% | $190.3406 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.63 | 12.749% | $199.1486 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.46 | 7.725% | $262.2673 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,379.37 | $1,495.1336 | $1,495.14 | $1,495.10 | $1,495.10 | |