| 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 | $194.90 | 9.108% | $212.6515 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.60 | 13.603% | $268.7847 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.29 | 6.391% | $150.3198 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.75 | 8.314% | $127.5397 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.29 | 3.272% | $187.2218 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.65 | 7.528% | $177.0449 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.54 | 6.858% | $18.7429 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.02 | $1,142.3053 | $1,142.29 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.20 | |