| 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 | $175.88 | 7.605% | $189.2557 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.52 | 3.237% | $182.234 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.44 | 7.337% | $100.2957 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.39 | 10.834% | $136.7581 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.95 | 10.751% | $164.9636 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.96 | 10.443% | $199.8577 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.53 | 12.640% | $267.5538 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.67 | $1,240.9186 | $1,240.92 | $1,240.90 | $1,241.10 | |