| 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 | $171.30 | 9.255% | $187.1538 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.35 | 11.635% | $220.3117 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.66 | 7.784% | $246.4589 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.35 | 8.344% | $197.5653 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.56 | 6.170% | $48.3711 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.80 | 4.837% | $14.4675 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.73 | 8.510% | $269.8969 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.75 | $1,184.2252 | $1,184.23 | $1,184.15 | $1,184.40 | |