| 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 | $178.70 | 4.719% | $187.1329 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.35 | 10.763% | $204.1916 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.59 | 10.539% | $225.0464 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.35 | 3.577% | $95.6534 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.47 | 12.579% | $224.5613 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.67 | 8.486% | $219.8686 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.36 | 12.314% | $104.8564 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.49 | $1,261.3106 | $1,261.31 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.40 | |