| 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 | $170.85 | 10.400% | $188.6184 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.30 | 8.149% | $184.1777 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.57 | 12.460% | $221.0626 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.88 | 10.490% | $250.6797 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.54 | 10.562% | $228.3548 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.91 | 12.573% | $104.5916 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.25 | 6.374% | $40.6881 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.30 | $1,218.1729 | $1,218.17 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.30 | |