| 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 | $174.54 | 7.375% | $187.4123 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.56 | 11.472% | $53.0161 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.62 | 11.614% | $177.0421 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.73 | 10.494% | $274.8317 | $274.83 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.78 | 8.809% | $122.7148 | $122.71 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.39 | 8.608% | $192.6597 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.64 | 6.148% | $123.811 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.26 | $1,131.4877 | $1,131.48 | $1,131.45 | $1,131.40 | |