| 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 | $187.95 | 6.173% | $199.5522 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.29 | 5.780% | $211.8668 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.61 | 6.484% | $234.9144 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.26 | 13.226% | $187.1173 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.28 | 13.583% | $185.4583 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.61 | 10.637% | $99.1418 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.50 | 6.669% | $9.0669 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.50 | $1,127.1177 | $1,127.12 | $1,127.05 | $1,127.20 | |