| 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 | $170.79 | 9.129% | $186.3814 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.75 | 9.718% | $222.4532 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.97 | 8.296% | $241.4676 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.67 | 9.566% | $12.7864 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.56 | 13.748% | $132.5847 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.51 | 12.232% | $130.7615 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.54 | 8.869% | $261.8735 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.79 | $1,188.3083 | $1,188.30 | $1,188.30 | $1,188.50 | |