| 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 | $173.88 | 5.459% | $183.3721 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.88 | 7.705% | $186.2004 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.94 | 3.858% | $226.3481 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.32 | 4.527% | $190.5736 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.27 | 10.495% | $198.0844 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 4.502% | $6.6463 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.93 | 4.592% | $217.4781 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.58 | $1,208.7030 | $1,208.70 | $1,208.70 | $1,208.70 | |