| 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 | $173.50 | 8.599% | $188.4193 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.87 | 4.295% | $250.1724 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.52 | 8.535% | $241.5121 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.38 | 6.475% | $72.8076 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.25 | 3.351% | $138.7487 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.49 | 12.863% | $269.167 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.27 | 7.347% | $102.2695 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.28 | $1,263.0966 | $1,263.10 | $1,263.00 | $1,263.10 | |