| 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 | $178.28 | 5.444% | $187.9856 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.32 | 9.250% | $215.5721 | $215.57 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.58 | 3.385% | $148.4402 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.90 | 6.734% | $203.7552 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.98 | 7.315% | $134.1223 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.49 | 7.336% | $165.8234 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.85 | 5.805% | $171.2454 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.40 | $1,226.9442 | $1,226.95 | $1,226.90 | $1,226.90 | |