| 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 | $187.55 | 11.560% | $209.2308 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 13.397% | $172.8964 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.62 | 10.357% | $262.2303 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.53 | 8.676% | $172.2841 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.99 | 10.697% | $98.5093 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 5.863% | $177.4264 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.51 | 5.854% | $87.3401 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.27 | $1,179.9174 | $1,179.92 | $1,180.00 | $1,179.80 | |