| 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 | $185.43 | 5.826% | $196.2332 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.90 | 10.851% | $263.7145 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.35 | 12.739% | $212.3439 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.57 | 11.257% | $190.8836 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.70 | 4.201% | $38.2418 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.26 | 8.410% | $260.4659 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.99 | 11.692% | $263.582 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.20 | $1,425.4649 | $1,425.45 | $1,425.50 | $1,425.40 | |