| 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 | $171.78 | 9.240% | $187.6525 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.80 | 9.762% | $52.4662 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.60 | 3.568% | $163.2232 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.26 | 9.594% | $269.8862 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.52 | 8.193% | $102.264 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.63 | 7.473% | $232.8188 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.28 | 3.200% | $144.769 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.87 | $1,153.0799 | $1,153.08 | $1,153.00 | $1,153.20 | |