| 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 | $175.85 | 6.396% | $187.0974 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.57 | 10.346% | $71.2504 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 10.825% | $146.0452 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.66 | 8.613% | $229.8903 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.59 | 8.238% | $211.7027 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.58 | 6.195% | $252.2981 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.33 | 3.709% | $190.1297 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.36 | $1,288.4138 | $1,288.42 | $1,288.45 | $1,288.40 | |