| 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 | $172.75 | 9.250% | $188.7294 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.77 | 12.584% | $152.8553 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.93 | 6.453% | $198.9926 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.28 | 13.424% | $270.2667 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.90 | 9.485% | $194.7738 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.70 | 3.528% | $108.3938 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.57 | 13.845% | $195.3239 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.90 | $1,309.3355 | $1,309.33 | $1,309.30 | $1,309.40 | |