| 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 | $174.36 | 7.869% | $188.0804 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.54 | 8.304% | $243.1858 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.81 | 3.257% | $81.3768 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.67 | 8.255% | $70.0085 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.38 | 3.848% | $212.2445 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.53 | 7.466% | $234.8454 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 12.625% | $147.3473 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.12 | $1,177.0887 | $1,177.10 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.00 | |