| 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 | $207.38 | 5.205% | $218.1741 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.91 | 11.734% | $207.7247 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.29 | 8.137% | $209.018 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.26 | 5.553% | $258.8793 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.94 | 7.824% | $59.2385 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.25 | 12.480% | $16.0284 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.54 | 8.676% | $225.5462 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.57 | $1,194.6092 | $1,194.61 | $1,194.60 | $1,194.50 | |