| 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 | $189.44 | 7.231% | $203.1384 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.59 | 7.790% | $186.0348 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.60 | 5.764% | $238.6036 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.28 | 13.590% | $118.4517 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.78 | 9.267% | $106.8413 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.50 | 3.195% | $174.9155 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.36 | 11.574% | $30.5266 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.55 | $1,058.5119 | $1,058.51 | $1,058.55 | $1,058.40 | |