| 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 | $184.75 | 12.729% | $208.2668 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.52 | 11.235% | $200.8014 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.81 | 9.442% | $62.174 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.88 | 6.782% | $243.3348 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 8.626% | $5.9853 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.30 | 3.550% | $171.1682 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.47 | 9.322% | $214.7849 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.24 | $1,106.5154 | $1,106.51 | $1,106.50 | $1,106.60 | |