| 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 | $179.70 | 9.715% | $197.1579 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.67 | 6.459% | $34.7802 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.49 | 12.198% | $261.9711 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 4.270% | $38.0481 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.75 | 12.286% | $233.2742 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.73 | 13.841% | $238.7587 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.61 | 8.272% | $181.4747 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.44 | $1,185.4649 | $1,185.46 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.60 | |