| 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 | $188.67 | 5.562% | $199.1638 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.65 | 3.490% | $249.0487 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.96 | 6.317% | $130.7274 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.33 | 10.396% | $182.5177 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.73 | 11.185% | $116.4441 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.78 | 12.344% | $227.8112 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.60 | 6.215% | $167.3948 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.72 | $1,273.1077 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.00 | |