| 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 | $173.62 | 8.342% | $188.1034 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.78 | 11.217% | $118.7575 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.37 | 9.357% | $41.9603 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.31 | 12.252% | $160.8683 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.39 | 7.303% | $257.9457 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.29 | 10.313% | $108.4266 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.89 | 6.223% | $144.3464 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.65 | $1,020.4082 | $1,020.42 | $1,020.40 | $1,020.40 | |