| 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 | $186.45 | 5.758% | $197.1858 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.56 | 11.418% | $211.204 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.74 | 13.820% | $177.2633 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.99 | 10.335% | $67.2933 | $67.29 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.33 | 8.209% | $60.9541 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.46 | 12.825% | $270.1707 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.67 | 8.761% | $223.6887 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.20 | $1,207.7599 | $1,207.75 | $1,207.75 | $1,207.90 | |