| 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 | $195.72 | 5.438% | $206.3633 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.54 | 12.708% | $232.7871 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.94 | 5.426% | $208.6802 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.50 | 6.419% | $209.1133 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 9.819% | $191.6122 | $191.61 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.52 | 11.573% | $8.3903 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 3.609% | $72.1326 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.32 | $1,129.0790 | $1,129.07 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.10 | |