| 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 | $176.95 | 5.748% | $187.1211 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.26 | 12.776% | $229.2285 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.59 | 9.154% | $87.9672 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.84 | 7.152% | $261.2794 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.58 | 12.265% | $176.9072 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.85 | 8.612% | $81.2961 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.83 | 8.722% | $146.5899 | $146.59 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.90 | $1,170.3894 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.40 | |