| 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 | $165.28 | 9.743% | $181.3832 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.57 | 11.438% | $127.6745 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.93 | 9.731% | $264.3749 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.44 | 9.370% | $72.6654 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.41 | 12.137% | $21.7658 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.53 | 12.264% | $218.3872 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.74 | 8.118% | $251.6338 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.90 | $1,137.8848 | $1,137.88 | $1,137.85 | $1,138.00 | |