| 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 | $170.47 | 12.840% | $192.3583 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.77 | 4.473% | $196.169 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.56 | 5.528% | $163.1041 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.75 | 12.138% | $97.2797 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.51 | 4.408% | $243.8031 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.32 | 8.340% | $158.5231 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.47 | 13.656% | $191.4763 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.85 | $1,242.7136 | $1,242.71 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.80 | |