| 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 | $174.27 | 7.377% | $187.1259 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.67 | 11.680% | $253.1451 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.55 | 13.809% | $138.3348 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.84 | 7.673% | $152.7234 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 9.174% | $41.9337 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.91 | 12.574% | $78.7005 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.74 | 6.249% | $100.6603 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.39 | $952.6237 | $952.62 | $952.65 | $952.50 | |