| 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 | $194.84 | 12.833% | $219.8438 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.44 | 3.803% | $177.9599 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.46 | 9.414% | $178.8481 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.67 | 5.523% | $174.82 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.59 | 4.364% | $99.7615 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.29 | 3.637% | $193.0654 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.76 | 3.225% | $242.331 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.05 | $1,286.6297 | $1,286.63 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.60 | |