| 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 | $194.27 | 7.350% | $208.5488 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.84 | 6.294% | $215.6067 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.30 | 9.158% | $159.6982 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.52 | 7.845% | $193.6033 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.34 | 11.619% | $78.5128 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.52 | 7.567% | $200.634 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.29 | 7.582% | $192.8838 | $192.88 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.08 | $1,249.4876 | $1,249.48 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.40 | |