| 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 | $185.57 | 8.539% | $201.4158 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.39 | 6.857% | $145.7423 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.95 | 13.420% | $264.2119 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.95 | 10.151% | $268.7134 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 13.668% | $55.1062 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.44 | 6.847% | $176.7677 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.98 | 6.758% | $76.8444 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.76 | $1,188.8017 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.70 | |