| 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 | $186.58 | 8.187% | $201.8553 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.36 | 6.302% | $264.0116 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.65 | 13.708% | $136.0516 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.83 | 7.288% | $242.2885 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.68 | 8.608% | $189.7165 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.34 | 5.529% | $147.0441 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.32 | 9.597% | $78.1646 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.76 | $1,259.1322 | $1,259.13 | $1,259.10 | $1,259.20 | |