| 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 | $174.25 | 7.563% | $187.4285 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.95 | 11.626% | $41.2458 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.37 | 6.232% | $129.9961 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.87 | 4.349% | $142.8225 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.79 | 5.362% | $184.1622 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.85 | 4.324% | $195.9726 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 10.160% | $271.3351 | $271.34 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.39 | $1,152.9628 | $1,152.97 | $1,152.95 | $1,152.90 | |