| 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 | $178.97 | 7.470% | $192.3391 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.26 | 6.181% | $177.5983 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.32 | 13.554% | $275.1641 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.34 | 7.332% | $130.2366 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 3.328% | $9.8162 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.49 | 7.121% | $195.4851 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.60 | 8.739% | $261.626 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.48 | $1,242.2654 | $1,242.28 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.20 | |