| 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 | $172.75 | 8.625% | $187.6497 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.50 | 5.338% | $229.1102 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.70 | 3.782% | $148.0969 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.97 | 9.495% | $135.741 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.81 | 8.466% | $110.4292 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.77 | 8.326% | $230.4852 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 4.249% | $176.4727 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.78 | $1,217.9849 | $1,217.99 | $1,218.00 | $1,217.90 | |