| 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 | $178.73 | 7.681% | $192.4583 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.30 | 9.521% | $148.1819 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.78 | 11.345% | $177.907 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.83 | 4.269% | $201.0619 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.86 | 6.829% | $135.5233 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.58 | 12.524% | $176.1901 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.63 | 13.749% | $225.9396 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.71 | $1,257.2621 | $1,257.26 | $1,257.25 | $1,257.30 | |