| 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 | $171.94 | 10.144% | $189.3816 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.79 | 11.289% | $94.3619 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.73 | 7.850% | $216.4873 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.66 | 6.764% | $240.9236 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.89 | 13.566% | $254.2629 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.61 | 7.518% | $31.8361 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.72 | 9.136% | $190.6824 | $190.68 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.34 | $1,217.9358 | $1,217.93 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.00 | |