| 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 | $196.77 | 6.309% | $209.1842 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.92 | 9.726% | $36.1218 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.82 | 12.706% | $178.9997 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.79 | 9.640% | $260.713 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 13.260% | $163.5021 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.27 | 13.566% | $276.272 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.31 | 8.398% | $24.1836 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.24 | $1,148.9764 | $1,148.96 | $1,148.95 | $1,149.00 | |