| 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 | $188.30 | 6.420% | $200.3889 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.97 | 10.721% | $170.4771 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.27 | 6.250% | $89.5369 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.36 | 7.799% | $180.4124 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 13.524% | $252.9769 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.94 | 3.683% | $238.4087 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 13.557% | $195.954 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.24 | $1,328.1549 | $1,328.16 | $1,328.20 | $1,328.20 | |