| 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 | $182.68 | 5.500% | $192.7274 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.75 | 6.686% | $229.1082 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.37 | 7.116% | $139.6471 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.38 | 7.549% | $63.8626 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.80 | 9.521% | $208.9661 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.85 | 12.536% | $209.1482 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.97 | 12.836% | $217.7396 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.80 | $1,261.1992 | $1,261.21 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.10 | |