| 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 | $190.55 | 5.850% | $201.6972 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.82 | 11.426% | $238.2511 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.89 | 4.664% | $239.5654 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.56 | 9.817% | $34.6582 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.98 | 6.643% | $242.0583 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.66 | 3.130% | $188.3773 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.71 | 10.283% | $146.3566 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.17 | $1,290.9641 | $1,290.98 | $1,290.95 | $1,291.20 | |