| 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 | $215.90 | 6.470% | $229.8687 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 3.730% | $201.6304 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.27 | 10.199% | $138.0463 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.35 | 10.443% | $55.6081 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.64 | 4.619% | $186.8914 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.36 | 9.716% | $200.0781 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 5.831% | $175.0656 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.32 | $1,187.1886 | $1,187.20 | $1,187.20 | $1,187.20 | |