| 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 | $184.50 | 11.198% | $205.1603 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.30 | 11.436% | $231.0068 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.42 | 12.269% | $258.6902 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.50 | 8.715% | $7.0665 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.55 | 6.154% | $226.6919 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.79 | 7.307% | $191.8542 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.47 | 7.572% | $39.2315 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.53 | $1,159.7014 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.80 | |