| 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 | $193.87 | 5.828% | $205.1687 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.79 | 5.543% | $218.2524 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.53 | 13.466% | $81.1622 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.93 | 10.697% | $243.4559 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 11.721% | $270.767 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.99 | 3.308% | $170.4479 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.90 | 11.616% | $199.681 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.37 | $1,388.9351 | $1,388.94 | $1,388.90 | $1,389.10 | |