| 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 | $177.56 | 10.583% | $196.3512 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.35 | 3.485% | $110.0563 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.33 | 12.821% | $160.5781 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.77 | 3.215% | $239.2214 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.99 | 5.595% | $57.0107 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.59 | 4.432% | $238.7211 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.99 | 5.855% | $184.1771 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.58 | $1,186.1159 | $1,186.12 | $1,186.10 | $1,186.20 | |