| 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 | $194.42 | 5.507% | $205.1267 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.59 | 7.711% | $264.5274 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.46 | 8.525% | $228.4017 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.75 | 9.360% | $245.7866 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.85 | 12.565% | $133.7835 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.50 | 12.145% | $42.0544 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.49 | 11.679% | $189.2847 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.06 | $1,308.9650 | $1,308.96 | $1,309.05 | $1,309.00 | |