| 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 | $157.62 | 6.827% | $168.3807 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.62 | 7.515% | $213.5463 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.88 | 8.605% | $231.1983 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.44 | 11.566% | $154.452 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.29 | 8.206% | $39.268 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.90 | 3.662% | $174.0485 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.72 | 11.171% | $207.5785 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.47 | $1,188.4723 | $1,188.48 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | |