| 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 | $174.81 | 7.243% | $187.4715 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.83 | 9.553% | $257.2633 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 3.584% | $172.8403 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 3.750% | $192.1969 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 6.113% | $263.8924 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.39 | 7.357% | $102.4078 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.89 | 13.150% | $230.7015 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.72 | $1,406.7737 | $1,406.77 | $1,406.75 | $1,406.80 | |