| 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 | $177.33 | 9.469% | $194.1214 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.91 | 9.565% | $136.8576 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.73 | 6.275% | $249.4593 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.51 | 13.646% | $213.0976 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.47 | 12.528% | $55.6676 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 10.464% | $157.4664 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.33 | 11.413% | $173.0578 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.83 | $1,179.7277 | $1,179.74 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.90 | |