| 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 | $181.97 | 5.287% | $191.5908 | $191.59 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.86 | 5.196% | $12.4762 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.88 | 10.515% | $247.421 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 12.139% | $52.6717 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.43 | 7.398% | $141.1532 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 11.346% | $17.2364 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.73 | 8.291% | $157.8125 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.32 | $820.3618 | $820.36 | $820.35 | $820.40 | |