| 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 | $206.45 | 5.824% | $218.4736 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.41 | 6.344% | $192.9187 | $192.92 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.64 | 8.159% | $202.9495 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.97 | 4.325% | $200.2727 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.61 | 8.124% | $80.6713 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.97 | 7.391% | $154.6108 | $154.61 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.60 | 3.684% | $201.7691 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.65 | $1,251.6657 | $1,251.66 | $1,251.55 | $1,251.70 | |