| 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 | $174.73 | 7.192% | $187.2966 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.78 | 13.147% | $12.1972 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.39 | 8.261% | $189.879 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 5.311% | $242.9419 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.61 | 4.793% | $209.1773 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.59 | 10.368% | $150.7517 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.52 | 9.550% | $247.0572 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.31 | $1,239.3009 | $1,239.31 | $1,239.35 | $1,239.40 | |