| 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 | $172.65 | 8.543% | $187.3995 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.94 | 11.815% | $194.491 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.95 | 10.563% | $224.3876 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.46 | 7.817% | $150.3616 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.70 | 9.351% | $52.1604 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.36 | 7.832% | $220.3655 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.30 | 10.272% | $170.1497 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.36 | $1,199.3153 | $1,199.32 | $1,199.30 | $1,199.40 | |