| 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 | $180.57 | 5.139% | $189.8495 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 12.497% | $137.6963 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.51 | 6.481% | $143.2276 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.52 | 8.407% | $200.0326 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.57 | 6.621% | $242.6374 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.99 | 9.427% | $55.7968 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.54 | 13.126% | $226.8629 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.10 | $1,196.1031 | $1,196.11 | $1,196.15 | $1,196.00 | |