| 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 | $174.28 | 7.460% | $187.2813 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.27 | 10.854% | $268.566 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.98 | 10.576% | $214.4953 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 3.294% | $158.0192 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.40 | 13.283% | $202.0969 | $202.10 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.47 | 8.385% | $117.5652 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 10.408% | $273.2488 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.87 | $1,421.2727 | $1,421.29 | $1,421.25 | $1,421.30 | |