| 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 | $172.25 | 9.277% | $188.2296 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.62 | 8.130% | $43.9224 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 13.234% | $280.7637 | $280.76 | $280.75 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.46 | 8.679% | $187.4278 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.95 | 11.416% | $139.2143 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.65 | 12.832% | $104.5388 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.25 | 10.234% | $259.3255 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.13 | $1,203.4221 | $1,203.42 | $1,203.45 | $1,203.30 | |