| 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 | $74.43 | 10.333% | $82.1209 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.80 | 11.344% | $246.961 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.72 | 6.170% | $187.6236 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.87 | 10.845% | $274.7515 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.63 | 13.659% | $88.2335 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.99 | 13.332% | $214.1861 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.91 | 4.419% | $37.4969 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.35 | $1,131.3735 | $1,131.37 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.40 | |