| 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 | $169.57 | 13.300% | $192.1228 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.55 | 13.648% | $196.0996 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.73 | 8.653% | $178.9841 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.85 | 13.778% | $251.2787 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.81 | 10.691% | $275.4103 | $275.41 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.57 | 3.849% | $86.7866 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.59 | 13.293% | $75.4418 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.67 | $1,256.1239 | $1,256.12 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.10 | |