| 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 | $194.72 | 5.623% | $205.6691 | $205.67 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.96 | 6.691% | $212.2724 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.76 | 9.850% | $233.7169 | $233.72 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.46 | 4.508% | $152.0173 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.80 | 13.359% | $261.6326 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.43 | 6.669% | $58.0599 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.66 | 9.148% | $167.7168 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.79 | $1,291.0850 | $1,291.09 | $1,291.00 | $1,291.10 | |