| 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 | $195.40 | 5.809% | $206.7508 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.80 | 12.796% | $171.2243 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.80 | 6.136% | $201.4461 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.59 | 11.800% | $121.4036 | $121.40 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.40 | 4.596% | $180.3235 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.63 | 9.818% | $174.2043 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.38 | 8.118% | $220.9716 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.00 | $1,276.3242 | $1,276.31 | $1,276.25 | $1,276.30 | |