| 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 | $194.76 | 4.482% | $203.4891 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.52 | 7.143% | $186.986 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.67 | 5.447% | $205.2737 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.98 | 7.402% | $165.3776 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 7.690% | $236.8211 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.87 | 12.746% | $49.4617 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.67 | 10.375% | $124.3595 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.38 | $1,171.7687 | $1,171.77 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.90 | |