| 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 | $172.51 | 6.632% | $183.9509 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.63 | 12.448% | $196.3679 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.58 | 3.538% | $213.8888 | $213.89 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.58 | 9.858% | $66.552 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.29 | 12.658% | $156.9213 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.81 | 11.240% | $232.2802 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.62 | 3.481% | $181.7333 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.02 | $1,231.6944 | $1,231.69 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.80 | |