| 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 | $168.37 | 10.517% | $186.0775 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.25 | 5.275% | $191.8637 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.62 | 5.672% | $78.8524 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.69 | 3.266% | $256.8122 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.51 | 9.220% | $188.4154 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.54 | 3.815% | $41.0485 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.32 | 4.348% | $213.2038 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.30 | $1,156.2735 | $1,156.27 | $1,156.25 | $1,156.30 | |