| 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 | $171.27 | 6.355% | $182.1542 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 10.183% | $224.1122 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 12.481% | $193.951 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.76 | 11.256% | $247.8339 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.96 | 7.420% | $95.5608 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.82 | 7.776% | $54.7718 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.86 | 9.136% | $257.4082 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.50 | $1,255.7921 | $1,255.78 | $1,255.75 | $1,255.90 | |