| 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 | $171.58 | 9.125% | $187.2367 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.72 | 10.196% | $117.6012 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.90 | 13.218% | $252.3629 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.41 | 5.714% | $252.0327 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.76 | 12.818% | $268.2361 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.51 | 6.254% | $30.293 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.60 | 10.158% | $76.67 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.48 | $1,184.4326 | $1,184.43 | $1,184.45 | $1,184.40 | |