| 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 | $175.97 | 3.206% | $181.6116 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.88 | 5.566% | $214.1723 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.49 | 3.251% | $181.1952 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 13.484% | $164.0411 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.63 | 5.838% | $147.7816 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.78 | 13.500% | $239.2353 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.59 | 13.374% | $63.0246 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.89 | $1,191.0617 | $1,191.06 | $1,191.05 | $1,191.00 | |