| 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 | $190.60 | 9.438% | $208.5888 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.52 | 5.765% | $215.2529 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.61 | 13.367% | $121.9942 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.60 | 5.188% | $250.9786 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.94 | 10.200% | $138.7859 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.97 | 8.458% | $158.3161 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.34 | 10.771% | $79.024 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.58 | $1,172.9405 | $1,172.94 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.00 | |