| 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 | $185.29 | 3.500% | $191.7752 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.64 | 7.466% | $54.4208 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.84 | 9.481% | $228.6401 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.58 | 10.422% | $265.6532 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.50 | 5.188% | $208.7982 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.73 | 11.729% | $15.3404 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.55 | 8.341% | $206.4438 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.13 | $1,171.0717 | $1,171.07 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.00 | |