| 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 | $178.82 | 7.842% | $192.8431 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.76 | 7.306% | $131.7288 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.50 | 13.717% | $257.569 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.29 | 11.283% | $152.7804 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.67 | 12.403% | $160.3654 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.33 | 9.405% | $95.5434 | $95.54 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.80 | 7.150% | $236.5872 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.17 | $1,227.4173 | $1,227.42 | $1,227.45 | $1,227.40 | |