| 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 | $172.63 | 8.769% | $187.7679 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.90 | 8.729% | $240.1824 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.95 | 7.533% | $261.2514 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.49 | 9.321% | $36.6116 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.85 | 10.662% | $244.397 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.59 | 10.493% | $37.1146 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 9.166% | $261.6818 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.12 | $1,269.0067 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.10 | |