| 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 | $188.35 | 6.424% | $200.4496 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.27 | 7.657% | $254.3612 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.81 | 6.826% | $266.862 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.91 | 13.747% | $209.1921 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.72 | 5.789% | $38.8457 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.65 | 13.664% | $125.7692 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.87 | 4.355% | $221.0969 | $221.10 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.58 | $1,316.5767 | $1,316.58 | $1,316.55 | $1,316.60 | |