| 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 | $171.62 | 9.339% | $187.6476 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.51 | 11.612% | $122.2263 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.71 | 13.699% | $98.5884 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.85 | 7.135% | $218.3947 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 8.469% | $84.1394 | $84.14 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.80 | 6.227% | $238.7983 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.66 | 4.348% | $205.2108 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.72 | $1,155.0055 | $1,155.01 | $1,155.05 | $1,154.90 | |