| 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 | $185.35 | 4.259% | $193.2441 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.49 | 6.157% | $166.1251 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.98 | 10.776% | $224.8531 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.43 | 11.390% | $178.703 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.56 | 12.750% | $186.6689 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.84 | 7.163% | $53.41 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.93 | 7.696% | $142.0833 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.58 | $1,145.0875 | $1,145.08 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.10 | |