| 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 | $172.44 | 9.116% | $188.1596 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.26 | 9.197% | $202.2984 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.94 | 8.843% | $170.8182 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.85 | 6.583% | $192.7554 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.64 | 11.756% | $7.4206 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.25 | 5.308% | $196.1362 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.38 | 11.670% | $215.9474 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.76 | $1,173.5358 | $1,173.55 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.50 | |