| 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 | $172.94 | 8.223% | $187.1609 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.49 | 8.448% | $145.8517 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.45 | 9.184% | $215.5838 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.80 | 11.194% | $278.8746 | $278.87 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.71 | 5.652% | $93.7239 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.70 | 12.845% | $218.5808 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.49 | 4.840% | $257.3717 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.58 | $1,397.1474 | $1,397.13 | $1,397.10 | $1,397.30 | |