| 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 | $177.95 | 9.506% | $194.8659 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.99 | 9.242% | $207.5489 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.74 | 5.514% | $178.0443 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.86 | 3.857% | $177.4501 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.61 | 7.164% | $58.5223 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.51 | 5.314% | $240.653 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 12.845% | $254.883 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.53 | $1,311.9675 | $1,311.96 | $1,311.95 | $1,312.00 | |