| 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 | $172.40 | 8.631% | $187.2798 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.64 | 3.489% | $202.4659 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.64 | 5.614% | $110.5145 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.61 | 6.645% | $98.7639 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.91 | 9.298% | $262.2168 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.73 | 10.345% | $272.2542 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.96 | 13.648% | $239.7518 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.89 | $1,373.2469 | $1,373.24 | $1,373.20 | $1,373.40 | |