| 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 | $185.59 | 8.544% | $201.4468 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.55 | 6.550% | $184.9175 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.48 | 4.374% | $216.5552 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.72 | 8.809% | $170.5255 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.27 | 8.227% | $166.9618 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.76 | 3.773% | $81.7316 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.93 | 6.426% | $238.3197 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.30 | $1,260.4581 | $1,260.47 | $1,260.45 | $1,260.40 | |