| 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 | $186.88 | 5.550% | $197.2518 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.83 | 10.602% | $268.5748 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.48 | 9.729% | $230.9576 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 3.868% | $167.6222 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.80 | 10.849% | $137.2311 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.34 | 11.615% | $10.4248 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.33 | 11.615% | $224.7145 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.04 | $1,236.7768 | $1,236.76 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.80 | |