| 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 | $197.41 | 12.159% | $221.4131 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.47 | 5.649% | $107.202 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.61 | 5.863% | $186.9646 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 7.766% | $250.7392 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.87 | 10.363% | $52.8308 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 13.827% | $179.2775 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.35 | 8.608% | $154.6035 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.88 | $1,153.0307 | $1,153.02 | $1,153.05 | $1,153.00 | |