| 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 | $184.58 | 7.595% | $198.5989 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.34 | 6.564% | $266.7723 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.70 | 3.276% | $42.0333 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.35 | 4.369% | $177.7926 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.40 | 6.659% | $128.4174 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.54 | 8.526% | $90.6626 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.67 | 12.214% | $242.0119 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.58 | $1,146.2890 | $1,146.28 | $1,146.25 | $1,146.30 | |