| 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 | $218.43 | 5.835% | $231.1754 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.56 | 6.119% | $185.2413 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.33 | 11.317% | $182.9272 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.67 | 13.660% | $226.9449 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.45 | 9.486% | $165.8165 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.44 | 5.327% | $88.9381 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 4.799% | $205.0916 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.58 | $1,286.1350 | $1,286.14 | $1,286.20 | $1,286.00 | |