| 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 | $185.54 | 5.196% | $195.1807 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.27 | 9.391% | $111.8742 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.88 | 6.711% | $193.0189 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.98 | 13.102% | $15.8117 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 8.748% | $171.1259 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.40 | 11.192% | $216.1572 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.26 | 9.326% | $269.2262 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.69 | $1,172.3948 | $1,172.40 | $1,172.40 | $1,172.40 | |