| 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 | $170.57 | 9.654% | $187.0368 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.97 | 13.278% | $62.2689 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.46 | 6.374% | $101.5446 | $101.54 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.29 | 10.645% | $273.614 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.76 | 13.173% | $210.2302 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.73 | 6.508% | $129.6522 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.36 | 7.576% | $232.7514 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.14 | $1,197.0981 | $1,197.09 | $1,197.10 | $1,197.10 | |