| 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 | $186.56 | 13.680% | $212.0814 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.70 | 4.773% | $39.4994 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.36 | 6.631% | $172.0598 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.73 | 6.825% | $144.9936 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 3.488% | $172.4317 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.92 | 3.352% | $116.7051 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.40 | 13.576% | $192.3977 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.29 | $1,050.1687 | $1,050.17 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.20 | |