| 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 | $169.58 | 10.415% | $187.2418 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.27 | 10.436% | $23.4897 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.43 | 4.422% | $191.5413 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.47 | 10.405% | $230.1613 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 13.619% | $41.2891 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.62 | 4.848% | $170.5038 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.80 | 13.535% | $277.9337 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.51 | $1,122.1607 | $1,122.15 | $1,122.20 | $1,122.10 | |