| 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 | $165.87 | 10.436% | $183.1802 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.87 | 6.340% | $87.0606 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.55 | 13.507% | $257.1501 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.35 | 12.589% | $224.4462 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.65 | 11.744% | $194.0435 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.75 | 3.545% | $37.0173 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.36 | 7.804% | $189.0451 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.40 | $1,171.9430 | $1,171.95 | $1,171.95 | $1,171.90 | |