| 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 | $178.91 | 8.520% | $194.1531 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.51 | 9.216% | $168.7496 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.52 | 3.490% | $163.0174 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.76 | 13.319% | $54.1212 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.98 | 12.188% | $168.2596 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.50 | 7.298% | $249.4679 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.49 | 5.559% | $206.3573 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.67 | $1,204.1261 | $1,204.13 | $1,204.05 | $1,204.20 | |