| 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 | $170.50 | 9.776% | $187.1681 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.70 | 6.389% | $187.9894 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.78 | 7.470% | $251.2434 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.30 | 3.741% | $198.4565 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.88 | 7.847% | $209.0938 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.37 | 7.250% | $146.2568 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.83 | 12.532% | $159.6041 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.36 | $1,339.8121 | $1,339.81 | $1,339.80 | $1,339.90 | |