| 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 | $195.28 | 6.726% | $208.4145 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.66 | 5.616% | $199.2551 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.45 | 9.576% | $219.6451 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.55 | 13.426% | $199.1193 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.84 | 6.389% | $208.3522 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.38 | 5.478% | $141.7413 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.43 | 4.492% | $118.5253 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.59 | $1,295.0528 | $1,295.06 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.00 | |