| 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 | $172.32 | 9.239% | $188.2406 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.62 | 3.564% | $189.1286 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.61 | 5.478% | $175.7369 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.39 | 13.496% | $117.3435 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.97 | 11.469% | $172.7435 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.45 | 13.631% | $227.7733 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.40 | 3.486% | $221.874 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.76 | $1,292.8404 | $1,292.83 | $1,292.85 | $1,292.70 | |