| 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 | $174.79 | 8.233% | $189.1805 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 8.646% | $76.5194 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.80 | 12.160% | $180.3533 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 3.514% | $147.6317 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.31 | 11.343% | $246.4132 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.50 | 6.751% | $144.6476 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.63 | 11.666% | $232.9688 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.08 | $1,217.7145 | $1,217.71 | $1,217.70 | $1,217.70 | |