| 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 | $197.25 | 6.694% | $210.4539 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.88 | 5.412% | $226.5093 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.50 | 7.763% | $197.7451 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.33 | 7.693% | $110.2022 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.30 | 3.770% | $40.7816 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.96 | 8.725% | $208.7085 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.33 | 12.846% | $185.4398 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.55 | $1,179.8404 | $1,179.84 | $1,179.85 | $1,179.80 | |