| 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 | $177.50 | 5.219% | $186.7637 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.92 | 7.164% | $214.2423 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.83 | 12.617% | $238.5566 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.42 | 10.820% | $38.1442 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.73 | 6.528% | $202.1156 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.47 | 12.508% | $154.6647 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.95 | 8.675% | $185.7799 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.82 | $1,220.2670 | $1,220.26 | $1,220.25 | $1,220.30 | |