| 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 | $179.30 | 9.453% | $196.2492 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.45 | 3.625% | $112.3813 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.67 | 11.115% | $236.3083 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.93 | 4.195% | $81.1992 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.87 | 5.227% | $120.8743 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.79 | 11.222% | $146.5795 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 11.406% | $247.0874 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.80 | $1,140.6792 | $1,140.68 | $1,140.70 | $1,140.70 | |