| 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 | $172.74 | 9.258% | $188.7323 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.68 | 11.644% | $86.7251 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.25 | 9.254% | $271.2231 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 6.319% | $176.2769 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.34 | 12.673% | $134.464 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.27 | 8.574% | $53.4944 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.38 | 11.678% | $207.0287 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.46 | $1,117.9445 | $1,117.94 | $1,118.00 | $1,117.90 | |