| 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 | $179.98 | 4.784% | $188.5902 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.48 | 7.565% | $221.0246 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 10.607% | $221.1808 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.76 | 6.229% | $147.4034 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.84 | 7.166% | $39.48 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.69 | 8.850% | $140.0791 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.81 | 11.819% | $243.553 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.53 | $1,201.3111 | $1,201.30 | $1,201.35 | $1,201.40 | |