| 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 | $172.48 | 7.437% | $185.3073 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.51 | 12.649% | $238.2639 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.41 | 11.210% | $117.2265 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.69 | 10.846% | $117.1531 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.70 | 11.219% | $19.6858 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.84 | 13.451% | $252.8142 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.68 | 5.548% | $207.5918 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.31 | $1,138.0426 | $1,138.04 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.10 | |