| 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 | $170.37 | 10.497% | $188.2537 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 10.542% | $82.796 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.95 | 5.182% | $120.9067 | $120.91 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.43 | 10.815% | $273.0814 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.30 | 12.110% | $205.4976 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.62 | 7.242% | $164.7452 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.74 | 9.177% | $232.2631 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.31 | $1,267.5437 | $1,267.55 | $1,267.55 | $1,267.60 | |