| 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 | $187.97 | 4.598% | $196.6129 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.92 | 4.849% | $191.7898 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.95 | 12.216% | $178.3673 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.68 | 7.292% | $248.5741 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.60 | 4.656% | $60.2819 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.55 | 7.681% | $77.0458 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.75 | 10.760% | $192.4455 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.42 | $1,145.1173 | $1,145.12 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.10 | |