| 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 | $211.73 | 11.568% | $236.2229 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.35 | 12.473% | $154.4817 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.28 | 5.829% | $6.6461 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.42 | 10.381% | $161.6199 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.97 | 5.235% | $175.7109 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.79 | 12.648% | $186.7591 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.57 | 8.820% | $270.4939 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.11 | $1,191.9345 | $1,191.93 | $1,191.90 | $1,191.90 | |