| 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 | $172.75 | 7.870% | $186.3454 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.26 | 7.592% | $64.8349 | $64.83 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 8.356% | $261.9723 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.42 | 8.801% | $151.6904 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.77 | 3.542% | $125.0477 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.32 | 11.234% | $109.3653 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.38 | 7.674% | $198.5293 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.67 | $1,097.7853 | $1,097.79 | $1,097.80 | $1,097.70 | |