| 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 | $177.70 | 5.837% | $188.0723 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.89 | 12.653% | $208.2841 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.36 | 10.634% | $171.881 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.28 | 12.788% | $255.2167 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.88 | 9.485% | $38.1884 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 11.670% | $256.0146 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.37 | 9.761% | $225.4162 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.74 | $1,343.0733 | $1,343.07 | $1,343.05 | $1,343.10 | |