| 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 | $194.42 | 12.703% | $219.1172 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.29 | 3.475% | $70.6631 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.83 | 9.248% | $126.542 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.94 | 13.665% | $277.2744 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.81 | 10.784% | $164.8577 | $164.86 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.52 | 13.769% | $32.4469 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.55 | 11.633% | $270.7658 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.36 | $1,161.6671 | $1,161.67 | $1,161.60 | $1,161.70 | |