| 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 | $175.28 | 10.849% | $194.2961 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.98 | 7.859% | $195.2032 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.86 | 7.332% | $251.0066 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 12.484% | $43.5876 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.49 | 4.470% | $244.9717 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.48 | 10.376% | $216.8668 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.78 | 8.339% | $40.9305 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.62 | $1,186.8625 | $1,186.87 | $1,186.85 | $1,186.90 | |