| 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 | $206.75 | 5.574% | $218.2742 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 10.324% | $156.9911 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 8.227% | $262.5262 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.57 | 10.467% | $214.9356 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 12.837% | $43.8936 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.39 | 12.354% | $190.3164 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.34 | 6.490% | $99.3978 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.82 | $1,186.3349 | $1,186.34 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.30 | |