| 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 | $172.98 | 10.635% | $191.3764 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.32 | 4.322% | $194.3728 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.54 | 13.478% | $253.6687 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.68 | 7.433% | $124.2785 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.94 | 10.275% | $176.3738 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.91 | 9.414% | $88.5269 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.38 | 3.296% | $214.2152 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.75 | $1,242.8123 | $1,242.82 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.90 | |