| 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 | $192.75 | 3.425% | $199.3517 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.80 | 4.216% | $194.6755 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.51 | 3.644% | $168.4319 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.97 | 9.731% | $88.8492 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.28 | 7.390% | $137.7599 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 4.724% | $12.9858 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.80 | 4.360% | $258.6041 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.51 | $1,060.6581 | $1,060.66 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 | |