| 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 | $186.30 | 5.304% | $196.1814 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.26 | 12.340% | $118.2491 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.34 | 13.479% | $254.5788 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.35 | 9.229% | $86.6732 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.71 | 4.842% | $135.9906 | $135.99 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.64 | 13.575% | $278.9856 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.68 | 5.574% | $212.9216 | $212.92 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.28 | $1,283.5803 | $1,283.58 | $1,283.60 | $1,283.60 | |