| 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 | $188.70 | 8.833% | $205.3679 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 9.783% | $188.4974 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.60 | 11.512% | $157.901 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.26 | 10.826% | $15.8038 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.67 | 10.774% | $195.7044 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.30 | 5.331% | $140.4062 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.29 | 11.197% | $242.7319 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.52 | $1,146.4126 | $1,146.41 | $1,146.40 | $1,146.40 | |