| 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 | $186.88 | 9.315% | $204.2879 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.85 | 6.456% | $88.1988 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.68 | 4.670% | $197.4914 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.89 | 11.403% | $276.1569 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.76 | 7.544% | $220.2071 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.97 | 12.194% | $53.8195 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 12.445% | $191.5276 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.36 | $1,231.6892 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.70 | |