| 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 | $172.80 | 9.111% | $188.5438 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.29 | 12.729% | $61.2006 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 9.173% | $38.68 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.76 | 13.733% | $263.5876 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.87 | 10.362% | $218.3733 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.73 | 5.819% | $112.9406 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.36 | 7.464% | $265.823 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.24 | $1,149.1489 | $1,149.14 | $1,149.15 | $1,149.10 | |