| 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 | $179.94 | 6.350% | $191.3662 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.41 | 13.321% | $242.9716 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.62 | 3.576% | $229.5451 | $229.55 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.93 | 11.869% | $168.8439 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.60 | 10.381% | $106.628 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.97 | 7.168% | $183.2251 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.62 | 11.366% | $164.3985 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.09 | $1,286.9784 | $1,286.99 | $1,287.00 | $1,286.90 | |