| 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 | $172.29 | 7.378% | $185.0016 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.66 | 13.821% | $119.1251 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.96 | 6.311% | $258.2932 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.84 | 9.785% | $180.9696 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.28 | 11.259% | $102.6698 | $102.67 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.66 | 13.820% | $213.5946 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.38 | 7.846% | $219.3372 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.07 | $1,278.9911 | $1,278.99 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.00 | |