| 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 | $185.47 | 7.115% | $198.6662 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.74 | 9.864% | $186.4832 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.30 | 5.420% | $120.4951 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.72 | 11.556% | $141.3638 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.63 | 12.494% | $157.0754 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.75 | 4.673% | $112.7852 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.44 | 6.674% | $255.4202 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.05 | $1,172.2891 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.40 | |