| 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 | $171.45 | 8.810% | $186.5547 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.57 | 9.768% | $251.9944 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.99 | 3.319% | $182.8643 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.71 | 11.688% | $72.2733 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.33 | 12.583% | $278.4515 | $278.45 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.95 | 6.568% | $60.6905 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.82 | 6.232% | $243.0801 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.82 | $1,275.9088 | $1,275.89 | $1,275.90 | $1,276.10 | |