| 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 | $157.25 | 10.265% | $173.3917 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.83 | 6.139% | $188.747 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.85 | 10.868% | $238.1999 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.45 | 10.829% | $132.3852 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.47 | 5.316% | $93.1731 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.41 | 3.298% | $17.9842 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.72 | 13.494% | $198.2967 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.98 | $1,042.1778 | $1,042.18 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.20 | |