| 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 | $169.74 | 10.440% | $187.4609 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.65 | 10.248% | $173.806 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.49 | 9.827% | $25.7984 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.50 | 8.297% | $197.642 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.80 | 7.348% | $175.836 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.34 | 3.476% | $36.5684 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 9.711% | $274.1239 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.38 | $1,071.2356 | $1,071.24 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 | |