| 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 | $170.50 | 9.820% | $187.2431 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.34 | 9.359% | $179.7206 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.67 | 4.672% | $103.2799 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.37 | 9.368% | $83.5243 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.72 | 13.257% | $260.174 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.25 | 9.359% | $122.7555 | $122.76 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.26 | 9.209% | $190.3076 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.11 | $1,127.0050 | $1,127.00 | $1,126.95 | $1,127.00 | |