| 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 | $178.61 | 10.727% | $197.7695 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.88 | 7.526% | $190.192 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.91 | 7.807% | $181.0187 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.72 | 6.673% | $172.5116 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.29 | 12.439% | $37.4309 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.50 | 11.259% | $272.0283 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.89 | 6.571% | $192.7763 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.80 | $1,243.7273 | $1,243.73 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.70 | |