| 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 | $162.85 | 8.359% | $176.4626 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.54 | 4.244% | $202.7963 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.97 | 11.239% | $211.3207 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.58 | 10.641% | $70.3455 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.34 | 11.839% | $122.2848 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.53 | 11.421% | $242.3741 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.27 | 8.375% | $210.5401 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.08 | $1,236.1241 | $1,236.12 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.10 | |