| 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 | $177.95 | 8.871% | $193.7359 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.30 | 3.487% | $202.1101 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.71 | 8.480% | $160.2358 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.75 | 4.176% | $38.2847 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.69 | 10.185% | $275.1209 | $275.12 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.59 | 3.568% | $110.3931 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.98 | 8.667% | $247.739 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.97 | $1,227.6195 | $1,227.62 | $1,227.65 | $1,227.50 | |