| 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 | $172.31 | 9.258% | $188.2625 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.48 | 6.689% | $258.6995 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.44 | 6.213% | $196.9614 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.75 | 12.726% | $180.0798 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.90 | 10.199% | $147.5565 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.68 | 11.518% | $118.9674 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.69 | 12.112% | $196.9696 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.25 | $1,287.4967 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.70 | |