| 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 | $171.98 | 9.284% | $187.9466 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.62 | 9.654% | $245.2083 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.46 | 10.555% | $273.5794 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 6.611% | $133.7542 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.86 | 8.837% | $228.4053 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.48 | 6.233% | $126.9272 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.28 | 7.307% | $246.0335 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.14 | $1,441.8545 | $1,441.86 | $1,441.90 | $1,441.80 | |