| 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 | $177.34 | 6.378% | $188.6507 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.43 | 12.442% | $115.1743 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 8.683% | $148.5371 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.55 | 5.741% | $219.4654 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.52 | 4.179% | $112.0133 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.25 | 13.873% | $199.5624 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.33 | 6.602% | $32.3324 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.09 | $1,015.7356 | $1,015.73 | $1,015.70 | $1,015.80 | |