| 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 | $205.83 | 5.795% | $217.7578 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.59 | 12.396% | $184.9926 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.54 | 9.687% | $144.2823 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.92 | 11.588% | $207.4644 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.52 | 11.346% | $182.073 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.65 | 7.399% | $212.2741 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.35 | 10.716% | $143.2111 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.40 | $1,292.0553 | $1,292.04 | $1,292.00 | $1,292.20 | |