| 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 | $173.84 | 7.623% | $187.0918 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.50 | 6.179% | $240.4954 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.30 | 9.559% | $182.1966 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.50 | 10.284% | $150.5377 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.43 | 8.397% | $241.1074 | $241.11 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.85 | 7.396% | $13.8004 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 9.465% | $272.1409 | $272.14 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.03 | $1,287.3702 | $1,287.38 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.30 | |