| 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 | $193.40 | 6.536% | $206.0406 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.82 | 5.230% | $208.166 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.71 | 7.394% | $239.1772 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.93 | 9.467% | $50.2782 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.45 | 11.480% | $140.9665 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.52 | 10.514% | $189.5536 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.88 | 9.392% | $16.2775 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.71 | $1,050.4596 | $1,050.47 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.60 | |