| 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 | $178.63 | 5.361% | $188.2064 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.75 | 12.429% | $159.3681 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 9.525% | $150.7612 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.68 | 11.832% | $227.7794 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.63 | 12.644% | $131.3767 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.33 | 6.327% | $198.1191 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.28 | 3.144% | $215.8598 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.95 | $1,271.4707 | $1,271.48 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.60 | |