| 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 | $175.83 | 7.578% | $189.1544 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.95 | 13.696% | $170.4872 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.89 | 5.742% | $205.0232 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.66 | 9.616% | $154.1859 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.58 | 9.464% | $199.8594 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.62 | 12.577% | $85.1307 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.70 | 3.510% | $227.4115 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.23 | $1,231.2523 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.30 | |