| 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 | $189.39 | 6.538% | $201.7723 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.55 | 8.868% | $223.7782 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.34 | 12.755% | $260.8474 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.72 | 3.813% | $152.3144 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.93 | 10.583% | $149.2096 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.75 | 5.242% | $262.8419 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.85 | 5.382% | $36.7256 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.53 | $1,287.4894 | $1,287.49 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.40 | |