| 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 | $185.88 | 6.389% | $197.7559 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.87 | 3.274% | $170.2678 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.30 | 9.513% | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.50 | 10.782% | $44.8667 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.99 | 8.480% | $240.8148 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.87 | 8.147% | $97.1917 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.45 | 10.525% | $211.6001 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.86 | $1,227.8470 | $1,227.85 | $1,227.80 | $1,228.00 | |