| 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 | $170.57 | 10.242% | $188.0398 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 3.336% | $84.0742 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.26 | 5.554% | $264.1594 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.79 | 7.681% | $22.3869 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.57 | 7.329% | $197.0238 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.74 | 8.343% | $165.4831 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.91 | 12.834% | $226.6948 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.20 | $1,147.8620 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.90 | |