| 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 | $195.45 | 7.148% | $209.4208 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 12.519% | $85.3794 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 7.542% | $153.0968 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 12.461% | $276.9914 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.67 | 3.257% | $197.9127 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.52 | 5.633% | $176.9564 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.35 | 9.510% | $187.6454 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.53 | $1,287.4029 | $1,287.41 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.40 | |