| 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 | $174.77 | 7.385% | $187.6768 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.57 | 9.180% | $20.2747 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.39 | 4.227% | $259.9317 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.67 | 3.710% | $146.926 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.44 | 4.614% | $220.1497 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.83 | 7.611% | $23.4915 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.97 | 12.780% | $242.4432 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.64 | $1,100.8936 | $1,100.89 | $1,100.95 | $1,100.80 | |