| 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 | $171.83 | 9.689% | $188.4786 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.36 | 11.740% | $173.5993 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.41 | 10.165% | $205.3586 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.90 | 7.332% | $187.7237 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.75 | 11.860% | $154.0872 | $154.09 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 10.663% | $198.3634 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.50 | 7.317% | $134.6828 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.00 | $1,242.2936 | $1,242.29 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.40 | |