| 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 | $178.85 | 7.668% | $192.5642 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 11.708% | $276.3209 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.68 | 10.132% | $127.4007 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.39 | 8.138% | $116.1294 | $116.13 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.91 | 12.501% | $8.8988 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.77 | 8.822% | $240.2463 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 10.544% | $175.4665 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.69 | $1,137.0268 | $1,137.03 | $1,137.00 | $1,137.00 | |