| 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 | $189.62 | 7.738% | $204.2928 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.43 | 7.401% | $214.1898 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.68 | 12.483% | $18.7622 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.30 | 9.199% | $78.9509 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 9.190% | $264.8949 | $264.89 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.57 | 4.322% | $174.8124 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.67 | 4.464% | $182.4673 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.87 | $1,138.3703 | $1,138.36 | $1,138.35 | $1,138.50 | |