| 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 | $185.72 | 6.281% | $197.3851 | $197.39 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.59 | 7.529% | $94.1847 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.41 | 7.145% | $142.9421 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.96 | 13.278% | $56.5937 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.91 | 10.259% | $206.0851 | $206.09 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.54 | 3.467% | $250.9489 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.49 | 11.104% | $211.642 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.62 | $1,159.7816 | $1,159.78 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.70 | |