| 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 | $174.29 | 7.749% | $187.7957 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.76 | 13.858% | $285.5103 | $285.51 | $285.50 | $285.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.66 | 13.140% | $160.2741 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.55 | 12.367% | $7.36 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.73 | 3.686% | $113.7746 | $113.77 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.72 | 12.167% | $199.3432 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.68 | 6.134% | $234.2165 | $234.22 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.39 | $1,188.2744 | $1,188.27 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.30 | |