| 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 | $164.57 | 4.215% | $171.5066 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.56 | 7.572% | $192.0806 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.48 | 8.656% | $39.6377 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.54 | 3.654% | $252.439 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.59 | 13.412% | $210.4813 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.47 | 12.425% | $78.1016 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.62 | 9.133% | $244.0432 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.83 | $1,188.2900 | $1,188.29 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.20 | |