| 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 | $171.62 | 9.359% | $187.6819 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.92 | 4.811% | $204.2976 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.96 | 13.774% | $85.285 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.37 | 5.476% | $177.5899 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.77 | 12.247% | $250.0526 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.62 | 12.648% | $63.7813 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.78 | 11.805% | $215.5377 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.04 | $1,184.2260 | $1,184.23 | $1,184.30 | $1,184.30 | |