| 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 | $157.91 | 13.593% | $179.3747 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.73 | 10.487% | $204.1026 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.70 | 10.746% | $199.0106 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.87 | 6.448% | $175.5008 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.54 | 10.382% | $203.6989 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.67 | 9.739% | $234.4793 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.91 | 4.350% | $189.8231 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.33 | $1,385.9900 | $1,385.98 | $1,385.95 | $1,386.00 | |