| 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 | $195.54 | 6.579% | $208.4046 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.74 | 5.799% | $202.859 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.54 | 5.215% | $240.4584 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.64 | 13.104% | $277.8287 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 13.797% | $7.2716 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.33 | 10.403% | $243.2509 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.26 | 11.294% | $91.5504 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.44 | $1,271.6236 | $1,271.62 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.80 | |