| 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 | $170.32 | 9.282% | $186.1291 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.27 | 4.103% | $201.1999 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 12.414% | $147.0263 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.90 | 8.690% | $154.2311 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.72 | 13.567% | $99.621 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.90 | 11.594% | $274.4096 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.27 | 3.864% | $187.2356 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.17 | $1,249.8526 | $1,249.86 | $1,249.90 | $1,249.70 | |