| 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 | $169.74 | 11.389% | $189.0717 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.78 | 3.614% | $102.3499 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.39 | 7.766% | $242.8938 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.61 | 8.834% | $42.0208 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 11.513% | $270.787 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.36 | 6.867% | $219.4621 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.62 | 3.565% | $169.4531 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.33 | $1,236.0384 | $1,236.03 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.10 | |