| 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 | $186.75 | 5.749% | $197.4863 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.33 | 7.217% | $176.1897 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.60 | 6.611% | $42.218 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 6.691% | $250.6598 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.53 | 7.338% | $35.9904 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.68 | 9.342% | $193.1854 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 11.298% | $275.2622 | $275.26 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.15 | $1,170.9918 | $1,171.00 | $1,171.00 | $1,171.10 | |