| 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 | $186.60 | 11.596% | $208.2381 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.56 | 13.803% | $79.1614 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.33 | 4.661% | $223.2733 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.61 | 7.720% | $213.9427 | $213.94 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.47 | 8.323% | $20.0073 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.97 | 9.255% | $229.4027 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.91 | 13.834% | $212.7671 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.45 | $1,186.7926 | $1,186.79 | $1,186.75 | $1,186.80 | |