| 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 | $185.60 | 11.109% | $206.2183 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.47 | 5.370% | $194.376 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.79 | 6.356% | $158.2471 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 8.319% | $36.7635 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.54 | 10.792% | $231.0456 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.92 | 11.839% | $158.7219 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.63 | 7.796% | $210.8813 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.89 | $1,196.2537 | $1,196.26 | $1,196.25 | $1,196.20 | |