| 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 | $182.79 | 6.696% | $195.0296 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.80 | 7.338% | $262.7634 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.38 | 9.530% | $274.2412 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.58 | 9.804% | $207.0684 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.76 | 13.555% | $67.8605 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.30 | 12.621% | $39.7552 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.71 | 5.519% | $241.3325 | $241.33 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.32 | $1,288.0508 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.10 | |