| 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 | $232.71 | 9.856% | $255.6459 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.69 | 6.531% | $186.099 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.62 | 13.189% | $170.4853 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.90 | 8.683% | $172.6973 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.90 | 11.719% | $70.2713 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.56 | 8.166% | $121.7516 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.99 | 9.322% | $214.2602 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.37 | $1,191.2106 | $1,191.22 | $1,191.20 | $1,191.30 | |