| 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 | $181.75 | 8.387% | $196.9934 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.92 | 5.367% | $182.2006 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 11.734% | $18.559 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.40 | 8.684% | $159.1134 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.66 | 4.202% | $55.9148 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.79 | 13.235% | $208.1146 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.41 | 10.477% | $275.5407 | $275.54 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.54 | $1,096.4365 | $1,096.42 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.40 | |