| 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 | $185.73 | 6.326% | $197.4793 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.43 | 10.540% | $139.7557 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.77 | 13.675% | $102.046 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.90 | 7.156% | $186.3443 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.76 | 7.470% | $225.4291 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.86 | 4.265% | $91.6072 | $91.61 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.44 | 11.295% | $230.8703 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.89 | $1,173.5319 | $1,173.54 | $1,173.55 | $1,173.50 | |