| 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 | $242.37 | 6.602% | $258.3713 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.27 | 11.236% | $187.1768 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.42 | 5.846% | $105.2321 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 6.542% | $200.9915 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.97 | 6.164% | $191.0634 | $191.06 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.86 | 12.345% | $157.1257 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.82 | 8.436% | $103.9034 | $103.90 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.36 | $1,203.8642 | $1,203.86 | $1,203.90 | $1,203.90 | |