| 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 | $195.69 | 5.392% | $206.2416 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.79 | 7.851% | $129.1947 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.55 | 6.434% | $97.4403 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.74 | 5.755% | $179.5085 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.78 | 8.111% | $173.8209 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.97 | 8.360% | $237.2759 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.81 | 10.238% | $226.8808 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.33 | $1,250.3627 | $1,250.36 | $1,250.40 | $1,250.30 | |