| 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 | $189.55 | 4.625% | $198.3167 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.48 | 4.477% | $185.4258 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.36 | 9.810% | $228.8001 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.35 | 11.517% | $216.7333 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.99 | 10.536% | $205.5859 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.59 | 7.834% | $200.1291 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.46 | 9.214% | $256.0631 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,375.78 | $1,491.0540 | $1,491.06 | $1,491.10 | $1,491.00 | |