| 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 | $148.31 | 9.493% | $162.3891 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.27 | 10.245% | $211.9681 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.97 | 10.143% | $90.2842 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.65 | 12.284% | $37.7836 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.46 | 6.579% | $200.8588 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.62 | 3.684% | $199.7161 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 10.788% | $273.2032 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.88 | $1,176.2031 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.30 | |