| 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 | $189.90 | 7.836% | $204.7806 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 7.579% | $184.584 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.51 | 11.434% | $218.979 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.72 | 9.124% | $226.6724 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.56 | 11.258% | $165.2849 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.69 | 12.544% | $59.2994 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.36 | 6.793% | $170.1853 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.32 | $1,229.7856 | $1,229.78 | $1,229.85 | $1,229.90 | |