| 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 | $9.59 | 6.836% | $10.2456 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.94 | 5.615% | $190.0436 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.75 | 7.296% | $227.1993 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.27 | 7.562% | $186.3727 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.30 | 13.702% | $185.6754 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.83 | 12.178% | $266.7929 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.72 | 6.640% | $194.8526 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.40 | $1,261.1821 | $1,261.18 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.20 | |