| 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 | $172.40 | 9.252% | $188.3504 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.57 | 11.633% | $251.8106 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.78 | 4.734% | $80.4148 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 9.558% | $219.0174 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.66 | 10.724% | $172.353 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.82 | 3.693% | $41.2906 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.59 | 13.405% | $232.0153 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.73 | $1,185.2521 | $1,185.25 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.30 | |