| 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 | $196.52 | 10.825% | $217.7933 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.77 | 12.555% | $86.4085 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.94 | 11.415% | $232.7905 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.50 | 7.285% | $203.3051 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.29 | 7.834% | $132.9485 | $132.95 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.93 | 5.433% | $260.3457 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.74 | 10.473% | $176.4696 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.69 | $1,310.0612 | $1,310.07 | $1,310.05 | $1,310.00 | |