| 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 | $171.39 | 8.733% | $186.3575 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.93 | 11.432% | $73.4671 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.94 | 10.440% | $104.8517 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.52 | 12.245% | $192.5226 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 8.400% | $159.8358 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.73 | 13.658% | $244.0578 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.47 | 11.522% | $253.6791 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.43 | $1,214.7716 | $1,214.78 | $1,214.75 | $1,214.90 | |