| 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 | $190.66 | 5.645% | $201.4228 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.92 | 4.576% | $62.6619 | $62.66 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.90 | 8.363% | $164.6034 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.48 | 12.513% | $257.0697 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.98 | 5.675% | $230.3504 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.36 | 8.616% | $143.7641 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.78 | 8.204% | $126.3606 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.08 | $1,186.2329 | $1,186.22 | $1,186.15 | $1,186.40 | |