| 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 | $195.79 | 6.457% | $208.4322 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.43 | 8.551% | $161.1222 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.63 | 7.746% | $192.4667 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.39 | 11.364% | $140.753 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.59 | 6.509% | $242.4038 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.26 | 11.270% | $270.6754 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.86 | 7.418% | $86.8582 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.95 | $1,302.7115 | $1,302.71 | $1,302.70 | $1,302.80 | |