| 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 | $181.77 | 6.390% | $193.3851 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.97 | 8.550% | $260.4874 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.95 | 9.334% | $272.187 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 10.508% | $7.5366 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.96 | 13.615% | $191.9639 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.53 | 5.709% | $200.3503 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.78 | 9.198% | $80.5663 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.78 | $1,206.4766 | $1,206.49 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.60 | |