| 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 | $187.50 | 6.250% | $199.2188 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.74 | 10.711% | $213.3844 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.46 | 5.117% | $96.14 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.61 | 3.192% | $247.2584 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.58 | 9.787% | $85.1728 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.33 | 11.867% | $221.8658 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.27 | 4.867% | $220.5038 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.49 | $1,283.5440 | $1,283.54 | $1,283.50 | $1,283.60 | |