| 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 | $195.90 | 3.302% | $202.3686 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.75 | 11.525% | $158.0867 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.40 | 10.689% | $227.3552 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.25 | 5.754% | $182.1613 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.80 | 12.366% | $150.3457 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.88 | 7.296% | $199.4418 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.78 | 8.288% | $51.74 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.76 | $1,171.4993 | $1,171.51 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.50 | |