| 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 | $190.35 | 6.837% | $203.3642 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.93 | 8.415% | $200.4919 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.81 | 6.362% | $247.6214 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.33 | 10.608% | $208.308 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.65 | 7.680% | $253.7479 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.54 | 13.156% | $202.0287 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.51 | 11.168% | $189.5526 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.12 | $1,505.1147 | $1,505.11 | $1,505.10 | $1,505.10 | |