| 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 | $172.70 | 8.469% | $187.326 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.53 | 6.279% | $232.2515 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 9.574% | $260.304 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.48 | 11.740% | $219.5468 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.75 | 6.114% | $136.6218 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.43 | 9.307% | $27.7968 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 4.640% | $167.874 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.88 | $1,231.7209 | $1,231.72 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.70 | |