| 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 | $173.75 | 7.838% | $187.3685 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.30 | 5.769% | $253.1052 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.36 | 12.589% | $223.3315 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.43 | 5.169% | $158.2057 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.44 | 9.386% | $219.2533 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.27 | 10.449% | $167.0762 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 9.397% | $200.7107 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.02 | $1,409.0511 | $1,409.06 | $1,409.05 | $1,409.10 | |