| 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 | $195.60 | 6.630% | $208.5683 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.68 | 6.532% | $236.1601 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.54 | 4.833% | $8.9527 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.86 | 10.539% | $80.5387 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.83 | 11.312% | $202.3986 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.44 | 10.589% | $255.9472 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.83 | 8.399% | $175.4221 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.78 | $1,167.9877 | $1,167.99 | $1,167.95 | $1,168.00 | |