| 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 | $173.46 | 9.605% | $190.1208 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.85 | 5.714% | $240.8693 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.44 | 7.163% | $238.3734 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.40 | 13.202% | $14.037 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.26 | 11.443% | $238.7778 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.79 | 6.506% | $125.4534 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.80 | 6.315% | $130.5548 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.00 | $1,178.1865 | $1,178.18 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.30 | |