| 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 | $171.62 | 9.692% | $188.2534 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.27 | 8.330% | $70.707 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.99 | 12.761% | $251.4458 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.50 | 13.469% | $252.4685 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.77 | 5.308% | $79.7919 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.44 | 12.843% | $60.3033 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.63 | 7.698% | $254.8458 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.22 | $1,157.8157 | $1,157.82 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.80 | |