| 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 | $186.73 | 6.125% | $198.1672 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.66 | 7.204% | $165.8017 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 3.847% | $238.2769 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.41 | 11.600% | $151.1176 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.72 | 7.353% | $48.0083 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.45 | 8.184% | $140.0442 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.70 | 3.857% | $98.3526 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.12 | $1,039.7685 | $1,039.77 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.80 | |