| 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 | $194.51 | 3.815% | $201.9306 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.46 | 12.643% | $161.5976 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.93 | 3.871% | $196.2435 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 11.315% | $254.1878 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 12.232% | $167.6297 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.34 | 3.420% | $85.156 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.59 | 6.475% | $217.8372 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.54 | $1,284.5824 | $1,284.59 | $1,284.65 | $1,284.50 | |