| 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 | $170.35 | 10.241% | $187.7955 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.63 | 12.450% | $71.5519 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.47 | 7.483% | $261.6889 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.54 | 11.848% | $245.5511 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.98 | 4.687% | $165.3845 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.28 | 7.240% | $187.9703 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 8.571% | $155.072 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.08 | $1,275.0142 | $1,275.01 | $1,275.00 | $1,275.20 | |