| 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 | $186.50 | 5.305% | $196.3938 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.60 | 6.595% | $259.6654 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 12.326% | $44.7619 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.85 | 3.620% | $163.5642 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 4.303% | $38.4044 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.69 | 6.826% | $175.9317 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.60 | 7.505% | $246.8315 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.91 | $1,125.5529 | $1,125.54 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.60 | |