| 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 | $190.84 | 5.125% | $200.6206 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.70 | 6.495% | $248.8788 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.86 | 6.715% | $104.4313 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.43 | 8.110% | $218.8471 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.32 | 8.842% | $228.9165 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.65 | 13.700% | $101.9321 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.95 | 4.445% | $149.3041 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.75 | $1,252.9305 | $1,252.93 | $1,252.95 | $1,252.80 | |