| 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 | $195.96 | 5.218% | $206.1852 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.68 | 5.690% | $229.0091 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.42 | 9.408% | $209.4288 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.39 | 11.670% | $279.6105 | $279.61 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.64 | 13.248% | $189.8489 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.28 | 6.123% | $150.9918 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.85 | 12.706% | $82.1063 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.22 | $1,347.1806 | $1,347.19 | $1,347.20 | $1,347.10 | |