| 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 | $216.88 | 5.658% | $229.1511 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.26 | 9.137% | $181.4512 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.39 | 3.184% | $137.6371 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.58 | 4.268% | $236.2504 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.37 | 5.125% | $154.9227 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.83 | 3.396% | $86.6769 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.43 | 12.828% | $161.8292 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.74 | $1,187.9186 | $1,187.92 | $1,187.95 | $1,188.00 | |