| 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 | $186.76 | 3.450% | $193.2032 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.80 | 7.536% | $178.2947 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.38 | 7.255% | $250.3117 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.90 | 12.691% | $143.0049 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.57 | 4.213% | $245.4946 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.44 | 6.807% | $6.8784 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.99 | 10.465% | $272.8375 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.84 | $1,290.0250 | $1,290.01 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.00 | |