| 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 | $175.53 | 7.329% | $188.3946 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.61 | 9.517% | $245.9861 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.82 | 10.390% | $198.5033 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.72 | 7.471% | $136.1873 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.30 | 6.800% | $172.2684 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.67 | 4.287% | $22.599 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.93 | 6.466% | $230.9567 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.58 | $1,194.8954 | $1,194.90 | $1,194.90 | $1,195.00 | |