| 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 | $184.77 | 7.777% | $199.1396 | $199.14 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.63 | 11.548% | $155.7545 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.37 | 12.641% | $203.1706 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.72 | 9.853% | $208.4131 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.50 | 10.266% | $265.1897 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 3.347% | $5.9838 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.47 | 11.260% | $267.5469 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.25 | $1,305.1982 | $1,305.19 | $1,305.20 | $1,305.20 | |