| 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 | $185.81 | 13.208% | $210.3518 | $210.35 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.38 | 5.255% | $138.284 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.63 | 7.322% | $92.973 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.43 | 4.498% | $178.0959 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.81 | 8.862% | $258.8847 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.60 | 8.573% | $174.3682 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.57 | 4.871% | $229.2165 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.23 | $1,282.1741 | $1,282.17 | $1,282.15 | $1,282.30 | |