| 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 | $172.25 | 9.305% | $188.2779 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.84 | 7.287% | $230.4954 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.41 | 10.179% | $228.5223 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.60 | 11.733% | $262.1256 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.73 | 8.573% | $230.9673 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.95 | 7.862% | $171.4466 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 5.668% | $146.1705 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,339.11 | $1,458.0056 | $1,458.02 | $1,458.00 | $1,458.00 | |