| 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 | $187.74 | 7.507% | $201.8336 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.58 | 11.161% | $256.315 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.76 | 7.843% | $210.035 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.77 | 3.690% | $204.0308 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.87 | 12.831% | $55.1405 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.98 | 3.348% | $234.5793 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.27 | 7.655% | $231.7489 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.97 | $1,393.6831 | $1,393.69 | $1,393.75 | $1,393.50 | |