| 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 | $184.25 | 5.687% | $194.7283 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.65 | 11.248% | $154.2454 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.83 | 7.212% | $250.6938 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.27 | 8.704% | $211.1793 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.57 | 11.832% | $213.1182 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.37 | 12.636% | $126.5691 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.81 | 4.666% | $48.9942 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.75 | $1,199.5283 | $1,199.53 | $1,199.55 | $1,199.50 | |