| 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 | $185.44 | 7.400% | $199.1626 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.52 | 11.331% | $159.7823 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.27 | 9.575% | $274.2334 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.30 | 7.221% | $72.1597 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.26 | 11.564% | $239.037 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.75 | 8.664% | $82.313 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 4.761% | $261.6406 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.29 | $1,288.3286 | $1,288.32 | $1,288.35 | $1,288.30 | |