| 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 | $171.49 | 9.292% | $187.4249 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 5.708% | $248.8049 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.95 | 12.149% | $124.4293 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.70 | 12.321% | $176.007 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.51 | 9.682% | $170.5665 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.92 | 11.735% | $77.0078 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.82 | 12.147% | $226.3351 | $226.34 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.76 | $1,210.5755 | $1,210.58 | $1,210.55 | $1,210.50 | |