| 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 | $174.50 | 8.740% | $189.7513 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.28 | 9.495% | $272.9491 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.53 | 12.791% | $222.7961 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.43 | 4.696% | $63.2678 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.63 | 9.200% | $127.36 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.81 | 10.324% | $152.0375 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 11.739% | $219.7906 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.88 | $1,247.9524 | $1,247.96 | $1,247.95 | $1,248.00 | |