| 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 | $174.80 | 11.575% | $195.0331 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.35 | 11.651% | $248.256 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.97 | 11.236% | $200.1914 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.90 | 13.532% | $208.7853 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.60 | 13.327% | $260.1988 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.69 | 4.532% | $140.7942 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.52 | 11.189% | $132.8931 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.83 | $1,386.1519 | $1,386.15 | $1,386.20 | $1,386.20 | |