| 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 | $184.59 | 6.754% | $197.0572 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.36 | 4.334% | $196.5235 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.89 | 4.222% | $137.4584 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.40 | 12.495% | $271.5629 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.87 | 4.411% | $144.9956 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.67 | 5.319% | $176.5884 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.43 | 8.438% | $53.6009 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.21 | $1,177.7869 | $1,177.79 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.90 | |