| 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 | $186.80 | 5.602% | $197.2645 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.75 | 6.197% | $136.7286 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.67 | 12.844% | $280.6092 | $280.61 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 9.374% | $17.7951 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.48 | 9.570% | $180.2207 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.69 | 10.238% | $36.0368 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.52 | 6.582% | $25.0681 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.18 | $873.7230 | $873.73 | $873.70 | $873.70 | |