| 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 | $171.58 | 7.341% | $184.1757 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.54 | 9.542% | $205.4351 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.72 | 6.687% | $147.9962 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.93 | 7.772% | $183.137 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.60 | 6.179% | $158.8438 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.92 | 4.568% | $128.535 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.81 | 12.260% | $219.8163 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.10 | $1,227.9391 | $1,227.96 | $1,228.00 | $1,227.80 | |