| 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 | $179.95 | 11.397% | $200.4589 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.49 | 11.146% | $81.6812 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.68 | 11.312% | $174.4036 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.54 | 11.871% | $186.31 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.68 | 8.130% | $133.7352 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.30 | 11.822% | $161.3591 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 3.505% | $252.9766 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.05 | $1,190.9246 | $1,190.93 | $1,190.95 | $1,191.00 | |