| 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 | $178.36 | 9.856% | $195.9392 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.73 | 6.840% | $165.3135 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.79 | 6.174% | $236.5451 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 13.199% | $155.3656 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.73 | 3.807% | $136.745 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.54 | 5.770% | $174.034 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.88 | 3.388% | $140.4836 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.28 | $1,204.4260 | $1,204.43 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.30 | |