| 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 | $185.98 | 7.121% | $199.2236 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 4.825% | $152.7824 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.60 | 3.185% | $131.6641 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.46 | 13.873% | $51.7667 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.72 | 7.339% | $154.2676 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.59 | 6.416% | $154.9311 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.61 | 3.617% | $246.2044 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.71 | $1,090.8399 | $1,090.83 | $1,090.80 | $1,090.90 | |