| 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 | $229.85 | 5.786% | $243.1491 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.41 | 8.576% | $171.9952 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.74 | 7.689% | $210.7904 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.80 | 6.802% | $174.9417 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 5.751% | $154.8723 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.56 | 12.375% | $211.8943 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.71 | 7.774% | $20.1645 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.52 | $1,187.8075 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 | |