| 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 | $171.39 | 9.229% | $187.2076 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.56 | 12.726% | $26.5582 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.61 | 9.230% | $139.3884 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.33 | 12.222% | $183.2922 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.47 | 9.131% | $248.2403 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.70 | 11.700% | $182.8529 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.89 | 10.359% | $189.6961 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.95 | $1,157.2357 | $1,157.24 | $1,157.25 | $1,157.30 | |