| 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 | $174.69 | 7.400% | $187.6171 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.43 | 8.848% | $201.8368 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.85 | 4.411% | $143.9306 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.54 | 8.807% | $220.3777 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.86 | 11.606% | $91.3607 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.42 | 4.663% | $157.4341 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 3.341% | $215.9517 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.76 | $1,218.5087 | $1,218.51 | $1,218.55 | $1,218.50 | |