| 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 | $177.27 | 7.381% | $190.3543 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.33 | 7.770% | $116.7472 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.50 | 12.223% | $208.1737 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.59 | 10.535% | $218.4061 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 8.625% | $202.6834 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.97 | 7.465% | $198.778 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.50 | 13.139% | $39.033 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.75 | $1,174.1757 | $1,174.17 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.20 | |