| 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 | $186.25 | 8.214% | $201.5486 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.52 | 3.222% | $233.8185 | $233.82 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.44 | 12.342% | $189.2289 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.39 | 11.134% | $261.5983 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.86 | 7.534% | $168.6778 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.90 | 3.487% | $72.3374 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.55 | 10.551% | $66.9386 | $66.94 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.91 | $1,194.1481 | $1,194.16 | $1,194.20 | $1,194.00 | |