| 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 | $171.54 | 9.284% | $187.4658 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.87 | 9.816% | $275.4954 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 5.445% | $55.3797 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.65 | 8.272% | $175.0217 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.43 | 10.457% | $205.925 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.50 | 11.638% | $275.1877 | $275.19 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.73 | 12.803% | $175.6681 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.24 | $1,350.1434 | $1,350.16 | $1,350.15 | $1,350.20 | |