| 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 | $196.85 | 10.868% | $218.2437 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.90 | 4.415% | $89.6925 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.45 | 11.707% | $160.2437 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.59 | 8.500% | $176.4102 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.59 | 7.676% | $259.0577 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.39 | 11.391% | $202.0521 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.56 | 3.408% | $27.4652 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.33 | $1,133.1651 | $1,133.16 | $1,133.15 | $1,133.20 | |