| 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 | $189.78 | 8.314% | $205.5583 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.54 | 8.574% | $214.4771 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 11.266% | $156.7849 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.25 | 9.735% | $197.7973 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.96 | 12.527% | $226.1343 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.99 | 10.631% | $35.3909 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.35 | 7.350% | $236.5457 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.78 | $1,272.6885 | $1,272.69 | $1,272.75 | $1,272.70 | |