| 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 | $194.40 | 10.184% | $214.1977 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.35 | 10.131% | $161.1767 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.79 | 3.235% | $140.1828 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.70 | 7.873% | $133.4389 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.81 | 9.195% | $206.1711 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 6.792% | $8.1162 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.73 | 3.698% | $38.0883 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.38 | $901.3717 | $901.38 | $901.40 | $901.40 | |