| 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 | $167.89 | 12.112% | $188.2248 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.37 | 4.261% | $237.0582 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.97 | 10.550% | $213.3283 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.49 | 12.577% | $202.0645 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.40 | 10.161% | $42.3018 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.64 | 6.256% | $164.3143 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.46 | 10.765% | $254.1614 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.22 | $1,301.4533 | $1,301.44 | $1,301.40 | $1,301.50 | |