| 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 | $174.78 | 7.353% | $187.6316 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.93 | 7.604% | $92.4641 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.58 | 6.670% | $101.9552 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.55 | 13.711% | $150.7239 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.47 | 6.533% | $218.8934 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.54 | 8.394% | $159.9245 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.80 | 5.843% | $261.2205 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.65 | $1,172.8132 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.80 | |