| 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 | $194.32 | 12.769% | $219.1327 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 9.601% | $78.2551 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.77 | 7.517% | $61.0374 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.47 | 12.651% | $181.8976 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.56 | 13.579% | $186.9056 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.81 | 5.339% | $236.8126 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.49 | 8.189% | $170.3869 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.82 | $1,134.4279 | $1,134.44 | $1,134.45 | $1,134.40 | |