| 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 | $185.77 | 8.772% | $202.0657 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.34 | 8.434% | $221.574 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.56 | 3.496% | $138.2293 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 3.165% | $129.4205 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.37 | 13.564% | $174.1731 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.89 | 11.553% | $245.2939 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.49 | 6.461% | $185.7638 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.87 | $1,296.5203 | $1,296.51 | $1,296.45 | $1,296.60 | |