| 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 | $169.78 | 8.593% | $184.3692 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.65 | 10.847% | $209.1129 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.98 | 9.435% | $158.6589 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.52 | 12.717% | $277.8699 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.45 | 12.455% | $119.7083 | $119.71 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.75 | 10.120% | $191.3335 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.32 | 9.705% | $90.3092 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.45 | $1,231.3619 | $1,231.36 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.40 | |