| 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 | $177.39 | 6.419% | $188.7767 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.45 | 4.808% | $195.4145 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.50 | 10.783% | $83.6412 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.78 | 8.860% | $160.8733 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.58 | 3.536% | $228.3797 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.67 | 6.109% | $175.7908 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.74 | 13.408% | $209.5099 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.11 | $1,242.3861 | $1,242.38 | $1,242.40 | $1,242.40 | |