| 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 | $178.47 | 3.683% | $185.0431 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.55 | 5.833% | $216.4814 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.93 | 7.851% | $148.7589 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.48 | 9.183% | $139.1865 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.44 | 9.800% | $220.0831 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.55 | 11.456% | $256.9618 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.99 | 5.184% | $25.2336 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.41 | $1,191.7484 | $1,191.74 | $1,191.80 | $1,191.80 | |