| 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 | $189.32 | 3.832% | $196.5747 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.28 | 6.445% | $231.2837 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.54 | 7.491% | $157.5173 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.53 | 12.847% | $157.4554 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.55 | 9.565% | $166.0458 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.57 | 12.608% | $122.2585 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.33 | 6.351% | $121.5911 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.12 | $1,152.7265 | $1,152.73 | $1,152.70 | $1,152.80 | |