| 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 | $196.54 | 6.274% | $208.8709 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.71 | 13.411% | $207.2132 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.58 | 4.338% | $177.9798 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.33 | 10.675% | $155.3102 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.27 | 7.718% | $33.6834 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.86 | 11.216% | $235.6222 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.48 | 5.593% | $106.0998 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.77 | $1,124.7795 | $1,124.77 | $1,124.75 | $1,124.80 | |