| 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 | $185.99 | 6.173% | $197.4712 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.28 | 8.143% | $131.1558 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.51 | 11.400% | $33.9881 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.68 | 6.708% | $185.3305 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.28 | 3.200% | $155.089 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.42 | 12.368% | $225.2079 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.86 | 4.239% | $159.3397 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.02 | $1,087.5822 | $1,087.59 | $1,087.60 | $1,087.60 | |