| 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 | $187.81 | 4.535% | $196.3272 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.43 | 5.190% | $218.1956 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.38 | 4.480% | $253.2386 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.42 | 8.765% | $145.1143 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.82 | 6.670% | $168.3466 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.55 | 6.172% | $228.8537 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.98 | 5.739% | $154.3578 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.39 | $1,364.4338 | $1,364.44 | $1,364.45 | $1,364.40 | |