| 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 | $171.67 | 9.146% | $187.3709 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.59 | 3.747% | $44.1858 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.74 | 5.830% | $218.7929 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.48 | 9.701% | $75.1232 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.77 | 12.206% | $280.2569 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.92 | 5.704% | $141.5588 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.68 | 5.685% | $255.4195 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.85 | $1,202.7080 | $1,202.71 | $1,202.65 | $1,202.80 | |