| 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 | $186.37 | 5.480% | $196.5831 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.51 | 13.409% | $133.2669 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.41 | 9.678% | $198.9669 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.47 | 8.577% | $197.0347 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.47 | 8.814% | $186.5834 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.99 | 3.712% | $145.1864 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.95 | 12.521% | $218.2345 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.17 | $1,275.8559 | $1,275.85 | $1,275.90 | $1,275.90 | |