| 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 | $166.72 | 12.210% | $187.0765 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.74 | 5.845% | $237.8761 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.85 | 5.549% | $150.7767 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.61 | 5.125% | $206.6863 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.91 | 9.648% | $176.4346 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.62 | 4.273% | $235.2607 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.71 | 10.255% | $82.3715 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.16 | $1,276.4824 | $1,276.49 | $1,276.55 | $1,276.60 | |