| 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 | $171.79 | 10.754% | $190.2643 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.43 | 7.799% | $208.5156 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.91 | 8.216% | $239.06 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.35 | 9.387% | $71.4844 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.85 | 6.448% | $192.5112 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.67 | 8.303% | $268.234 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.91 | 5.553% | $181.4562 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.91 | $1,351.5257 | $1,351.52 | $1,351.50 | $1,351.60 | |