| 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 | $176.30 | 6.727% | $188.1597 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.99 | 7.557% | $175.3072 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 9.447% | $205.3773 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.73 | 5.605% | $230.9898 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.91 | 10.355% | $127.9125 | $127.91 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.30 | 3.191% | $196.3725 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.83 | 5.587% | $33.6083 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.71 | $1,157.7273 | $1,157.73 | $1,157.70 | $1,157.80 | |