| 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 | $190.52 | 6.339% | $202.5971 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.76 | 10.511% | $77.0925 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.50 | 8.493% | $52.6191 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.43 | 8.205% | $185.4958 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.33 | 7.436% | $167.9547 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.79 | 7.184% | $198.0653 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.92 | 13.404% | $283.4193 | $283.42 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.25 | $1,167.2438 | $1,167.25 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.30 | |