| 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 | $181.72 | 3.569% | $188.2056 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.58 | 10.429% | $240.2714 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.97 | 9.772% | $181.0909 | $181.09 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.53 | 10.265% | $259.7072 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.67 | 13.836% | $269.4157 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.80 | 9.209% | $43.4652 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.53 | 5.183% | $209.8716 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.80 | $1,392.0276 | $1,392.04 | $1,391.95 | $1,392.10 | |