| 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 | $199.27 | 7.168% | $213.5537 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.74 | 11.269% | $145.4731 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.83 | 6.146% | $233.3408 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 3.530% | $192.9592 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 10.292% | $82.2227 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.47 | 5.741% | $123.1565 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.35 | 6.719% | $187.1318 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.59 | $1,177.8378 | $1,177.83 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.90 | |