| 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 | $172.40 | 8.613% | $187.2488 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.44 | 4.784% | $260.3254 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.77 | 9.162% | $9.5735 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 13.750% | $252.1724 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.84 | 9.714% | $269.7209 | $269.72 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.27 | 12.239% | $65.4017 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.73 | 5.772% | $125.5831 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.14 | $1,170.0258 | $1,170.02 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | |