| 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 | $174.73 | 7.145% | $187.2145 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 5.349% | $68.224 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.39 | 10.234% | $154.7575 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.60 | 4.118% | $142.2252 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.37 | 12.138% | $250.4827 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.43 | 12.148% | $187.7694 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.80 | 5.759% | $173.2332 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.08 | $1,163.9065 | $1,163.90 | $1,163.90 | $1,163.90 | |