| 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 | $178.31 | 5.619% | $188.3292 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.39 | 13.418% | $156.9592 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.68 | 8.841% | $182.5046 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.79 | 8.680% | $42.157 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.41 | 7.489% | $212.194 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.92 | 3.834% | $175.3964 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.86 | 11.714% | $157.3603 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.36 | $1,114.9007 | $1,114.90 | $1,114.90 | $1,115.00 | |