| 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 | $187.72 | 6.227% | $199.4093 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.28 | 10.820% | $157.6747 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.57 | 6.223% | $27.1612 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.25 | 5.625% | $155.5328 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.39 | 11.130% | $193.7996 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.74 | 5.814% | $209.2366 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.88 | 12.790% | $196.1193 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.83 | $1,138.9335 | $1,138.93 | $1,138.90 | $1,138.90 | |