| 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 | $185.84 | 6.864% | $198.5961 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.99 | 11.830% | $50.3123 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.42 | 10.281% | $125.0807 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.34 | 10.755% | $198.628 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.72 | 12.308% | $241.1477 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.92 | 11.570% | $160.5715 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.30 | 3.232% | $196.4505 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.53 | $1,170.7868 | $1,170.79 | $1,170.80 | $1,170.80 | |