| 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 | $178.64 | 4.777% | $187.1736 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.34 | 7.402% | $20.7715 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.77 | 13.746% | $111.2095 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.89 | 11.597% | $230.883 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.28 | 5.398% | $227.9548 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.50 | 11.225% | $145.1486 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.38 | 6.822% | $206.5724 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.80 | $1,129.7134 | $1,129.70 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.80 | |