| 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 | $194.50 | 10.732% | $215.3737 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.31 | 3.519% | $199.0774 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.88 | 10.113% | $86.8571 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.98 | 11.714% | $182.0715 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 12.189% | $278.7224 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.49 | 11.817% | $12.8478 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.64 | 10.265% | $161.6926 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.24 | $1,136.6425 | $1,136.64 | $1,136.60 | $1,136.70 | |