| 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 | $186.46 | 6.386% | $198.3673 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.69 | 7.220% | $219.4686 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.34 | 13.795% | $160.8379 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.86 | 7.501% | $194.4263 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.83 | 6.497% | $22.1833 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.87 | 12.660% | $136.1721 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.80 | 6.268% | $162.3775 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.85 | $1,093.8330 | $1,093.84 | $1,093.85 | $1,093.90 | |