| 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 | $199.55 | 4.750% | $209.0286 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.69 | 12.434% | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.64 | 5.210% | $156.3841 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 8.412% | $186.2518 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.62 | 10.719% | $197.7663 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.35 | 13.290% | $225.8436 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.57 | 7.250% | $238.7063 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.22 | $1,301.3307 | $1,301.33 | $1,301.35 | $1,301.40 | |