| 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 | $171.96 | 8.392% | $186.3909 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.67 | 3.605% | $150.9214 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.65 | 13.375% | $227.4869 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.68 | 12.348% | $99.6302 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.26 | 8.642% | $200.1837 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 13.709% | $263.043 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.91 | 11.638% | $116.003 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.46 | $1,243.6591 | $1,243.65 | $1,243.70 | $1,243.60 | |