| 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 | $146.53 | 13.411% | $166.1811 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.43 | 5.799% | $200.415 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 3.597% | $229.8507 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.36 | 12.120% | $160.7352 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.99 | 10.376% | $84.9785 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.67 | 8.538% | $150.5096 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.97 | 3.248% | $200.2701 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.82 | $1,192.9402 | $1,192.95 | $1,192.95 | $1,193.00 | |