| 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 | $195.96 | 8.723% | $213.0536 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.32 | 8.338% | $249.5241 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.60 | 6.757% | $188.5329 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.29 | 6.133% | $186.0405 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.73 | 10.349% | $132.1209 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.95 | 5.290% | $170.5172 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.45 | 13.800% | $225.8361 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.30 | $1,365.6253 | $1,365.62 | $1,365.60 | $1,365.50 | |