| 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 | $230.76 | 8.727% | $250.8984 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.47 | 6.551% | $188.0305 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.72 | 10.208% | $221.2095 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.89 | 7.606% | $146.2258 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.68 | 12.870% | $189.2604 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.39 | 7.243% | $5.7804 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.40 | 6.740% | $171.211 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.31 | $1,172.6160 | $1,172.62 | $1,172.65 | $1,172.60 | |