| 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 | $170.27 | 7.384% | $182.8427 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.30 | 3.161% | $103.4705 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.36 | 12.200% | $218.0719 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.72 | 3.646% | $68.1162 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.33 | 7.452% | $213.1096 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.83 | 8.843% | $131.515 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 12.300% | $277.7516 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.14 | $1,194.8775 | $1,194.88 | $1,194.80 | $1,194.90 | |