| 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 | $178.34 | 9.425% | $195.1485 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.71 | 8.812% | $71.5004 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.72 | 9.423% | $267.78 | $267.78 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.94 | 5.109% | $131.3232 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.94 | 10.351% | $215.1182 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.82 | 5.612% | $235.3247 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.75 | 9.160% | $180.9327 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.22 | $1,297.1277 | $1,297.12 | $1,297.10 | $1,297.00 | |