| 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 | $173.32 | 7.310% | $185.9897 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.97 | 6.108% | $213.2452 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.98 | 3.417% | $216.1208 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.29 | 12.321% | $239.5695 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.80 | 9.128% | $240.9546 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.52 | 6.534% | $151.8323 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.78 | 11.183% | $264.3709 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,397.66 | $1,512.0830 | $1,512.08 | $1,512.05 | $1,512.10 | |