| 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 | $191.69 | 5.733% | $202.6796 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.71 | 6.368% | $226.2554 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.74 | 6.386% | $115.6841 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.78 | 13.678% | $216.8749 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.91 | 8.597% | $204.0646 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.98 | 3.544% | $244.3431 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.93 | 6.797% | $50.1198 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.74 | $1,260.0215 | $1,260.01 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.10 | |