| 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 | $172.26 | 9.563% | $188.7332 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.55 | 13.720% | $63.1715 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.30 | 13.650% | $226.5045 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.31 | 10.792% | $172.0711 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.50 | 13.164% | $223.4989 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.39 | 6.713% | $238.3862 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.87 | 13.839% | $69.2938 | $69.29 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.18 | $1,181.6592 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.70 | |