| 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 | $174.67 | 7.273% | $187.3737 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.64 | 13.181% | $279.1496 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.44 | 13.434% | $268.2033 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.51 | 8.248% | $82.8205 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 3.239% | $143.1099 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.76 | 4.628% | $72.9885 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.98 | 12.186% | $173.8659 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.62 | $1,207.5114 | $1,207.51 | $1,207.45 | $1,207.50 | |