| 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 | $175.27 | 7.370% | $188.1874 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 6.819% | $141.4284 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.32 | 12.657% | $180.6117 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.70 | 12.499% | $108.7865 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.34 | 6.643% | $211.5157 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.48 | 10.656% | $170.9414 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.67 | 13.250% | $186.4888 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.18 | $1,187.9599 | $1,187.97 | $1,188.00 | $1,187.90 | |