| 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 | $172.82 | 7.202% | $185.2665 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 4.591% | $170.1905 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 5.689% | $251.0431 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.31 | 12.428% | $240.9444 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.87 | 8.596% | $37.8674 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.93 | 5.433% | $207.6292 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.92 | 7.145% | $116.7023 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.10 | $1,209.6434 | $1,209.64 | $1,209.65 | $1,209.60 | |