| 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 | $174.29 | 9.832% | $191.4262 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.73 | 4.715% | $172.497 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.41 | 4.120% | $144.1125 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.81 | 12.108% | $219.5187 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.75 | 8.312% | $217.4363 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.40 | 9.868% | $9.2289 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 11.648% | $161.376 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.93 | $1,115.5956 | $1,115.61 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.50 | |