| 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 | $171.92 | 8.854% | $187.1418 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.70 | 8.128% | $212.6878 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.38 | 5.447% | $178.6061 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.73 | 10.159% | $251.9667 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.99 | 9.404% | $20.7758 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.71 | 9.352% | $246.8184 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.25 | 13.584% | $71.8419 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.68 | $1,169.8385 | $1,169.85 | $1,169.85 | $1,169.80 | |