| 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 | $185.83 | 6.183% | $197.3199 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.84 | 5.498% | $180.2328 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.33 | 10.199% | $146.9283 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.44 | 12.448% | $49.9719 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 10.429% | $153.154 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.71 | 13.813% | $197.7046 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.74 | 4.639% | $161.9184 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.58 | $1,087.2299 | $1,087.22 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.20 | |