| 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 | $175.68 | 7.235% | $188.3904 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.87 | 4.289% | $212.614 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.89 | 8.238% | $86.4713 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.31 | 4.233% | $160.8419 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.97 | 8.725% | $55.4171 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.48 | 6.173% | $124.732 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.59 | 12.215% | $261.0009 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.79 | $1,089.4676 | $1,089.46 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.40 | |