| 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 | $194.36 | 4.175% | $202.4745 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.66 | 4.493% | $222.2148 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.64 | 10.112% | $31.5361 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.45 | 8.462% | $143.6579 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.90 | 6.443% | $171.2668 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.29 | 9.347% | $73.5796 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.58 | 7.829% | $232.4578 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.88 | $1,077.1875 | $1,077.19 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.30 | |