| 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 | $155.98 | 10.782% | $172.7978 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.94 | 8.397% | $212.3931 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.62 | 10.288% | $144.0582 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.68 | 8.374% | $210.9825 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.36 | 13.520% | $167.2831 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.55 | 10.671% | $186.536 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.27 | 5.569% | $142.8032 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.40 | $1,236.8539 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.90 | $1,236.90 | |