| 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 | $173.27 | 7.246% | $185.8251 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.84 | 8.389% | $57.2727 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.34 | 3.480% | $197.9986 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.65 | 12.470% | $275.1579 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.94 | 4.310% | $207.5143 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.77 | 4.828% | $239.815 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.87 | 9.398% | $6.4217 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.68 | $1,170.0053 | $1,170.01 | $1,169.95 | $1,170.00 | |