| 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 | $195.40 | 8.564% | $212.1341 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 8.383% | $186.6897 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.29 | 8.463% | $234.5946 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.62 | 3.256% | $187.5335 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.67 | 13.449% | $115.3436 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.66 | 13.364% | $156.0569 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.27 | 9.815% | $85.9522 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.16 | $1,178.3046 | $1,178.29 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.30 | |