| 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 | $181.26 | 4.361% | $189.1647 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.71 | 8.610% | $171.2888 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.51 | 9.638% | $228.6062 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.92 | 10.109% | $178.2885 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.69 | 10.692% | $252.0346 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.68 | 11.807% | $16.4133 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.74 | 10.637% | $235.3692 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.51 | $1,271.1653 | $1,271.16 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.20 | |