| 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 | $186.84 | 10.481% | $206.4227 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.29 | 3.825% | $216.2571 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.29 | 8.354% | $92.4151 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.62 | 10.451% | $253.6176 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.41 | 7.699% | $213.6856 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.41 | 13.531% | $252.5043 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.78 | 6.527% | $149.9687 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.64 | $1,384.8711 | $1,384.88 | $1,384.80 | $1,384.90 | |