| 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 | $171.29 | 9.483% | $187.5334 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.48 | 3.195% | $69.636 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.88 | 12.386% | $272.9631 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 8.479% | $25.2865 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.67 | 11.244% | $122.0013 | $122.00 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.50 | 5.366% | $238.654 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.87 | 5.496% | $226.6793 | $226.68 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.00 | $1,142.7536 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.80 | $1,142.80 | |