| 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 | $189.87 | 6.588% | $202.3786 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.57 | 4.793% | $189.2247 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.50 | 9.607% | $80.5611 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.47 | 10.375% | $110.8938 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.92 | 8.788% | $196.8192 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.33 | 10.228% | $252.7859 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.43 | 11.844% | $181.6682 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.09 | $1,214.3315 | $1,214.33 | $1,214.30 | $1,214.40 | |