| 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 | $194.70 | 3.525% | $201.5632 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.84 | 8.325% | $148.2319 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.44 | 12.356% | $251.0482 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.81 | 6.363% | $265.7054 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.52 | 6.239% | $32.4241 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.84 | 5.180% | $7.1943 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.93 | 13.657% | $180.6351 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.08 | $1,086.8022 | $1,086.80 | $1,086.80 | $1,086.70 | |