| 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 | $185.37 | 4.370% | $193.4707 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.88 | 9.496% | $187.1068 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.42 | 3.367% | $189.5958 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.35 | 11.300% | $230.7806 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.35 | 9.823% | $58.5906 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.32 | 11.655% | $245.9983 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.26 | 13.298% | $206.4969 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.95 | $1,312.0397 | $1,312.05 | $1,312.05 | $1,312.10 | |