| 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 | $177.90 | 9.141% | $194.1618 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.37 | 7.797% | $181.4978 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.63 | 6.600% | $212.8056 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.29 | 8.655% | $157.8648 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.95 | 10.633% | $262.1449 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.93 | 10.364% | $215.1325 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.63 | 3.624% | $28.6313 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.70 | $1,252.2387 | $1,252.23 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.20 | |