| 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 | $194.60 | 7.638% | $209.4635 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.87 | 9.258% | $210.7259 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.36 | 11.782% | $218.3773 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.52 | 9.259% | $101.0864 | $101.09 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 12.780% | $235.4621 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.33 | 12.848% | $167.3874 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.81 | 13.513% | $148.4864 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.27 | $1,290.9890 | $1,291.00 | $1,291.05 | $1,291.10 | |