| 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 | $173.52 | 8.202% | $187.7521 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.31 | 8.287% | $106.4569 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.45 | 10.231% | $207.7303 | $207.73 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.93 | 11.742% | $89.3154 | $89.32 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.83 | 9.645% | $245.4184 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.99 | 11.872% | $221.4954 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.75 | 11.408% | $193.5714 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.78 | $1,251.7399 | $1,251.75 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.80 | |