| 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 | $175.96 | 6.206% | $186.8801 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.51 | 11.778% | $243.1283 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 5.528% | $222.9807 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.56 | 13.164% | $202.0656 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.36 | 9.338% | $34.2884 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.67 | 11.826% | $27.5875 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 3.265% | $224.5497 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.81 | $1,141.4803 | $1,141.49 | $1,141.55 | $1,141.50 | |