| 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 | $177.50 | 7.186% | $190.2552 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 9.138% | $80.653 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.61 | 6.628% | $246.9611 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.47 | 10.372% | $260.9967 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.37 | 8.795% | $166.8589 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.39 | 9.528% | $117.6221 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.25 | 10.458% | $144.9761 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.49 | $1,208.3231 | $1,208.33 | $1,208.30 | $1,208.50 | |