| 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 | $188.40 | 5.479% | $198.7224 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.78 | 7.823% | $54.7525 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.40 | 9.313% | $239.8327 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.43 | 7.381% | $156.1642 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.49 | 8.753% | $230.0017 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.38 | 9.787% | $80.5617 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 10.716% | $276.1036 | $276.10 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.26 | $1,236.1388 | $1,236.12 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.20 | |