| 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 | $177.54 | 10.487% | $196.1586 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 10.835% | $177.0035 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.74 | 5.844% | $31.478 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.35 | 5.364% | $135.2347 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.89 | 5.873% | $187.2787 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.87 | 4.659% | $236.3933 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.66 | 4.523% | $198.2383 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.75 | $1,161.7851 | $1,161.78 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.80 | |