| 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 | $185.30 | 8.805% | $201.6157 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.72 | 13.848% | $246.7314 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.46 | 10.255% | $227.6325 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.83 | 9.662% | $140.1809 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.66 | 5.802% | $22.9167 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.60 | 6.230% | $186.5399 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.63 | 13.456% | $136.862 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.20 | $1,162.4791 | $1,162.48 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.40 | |