| 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 | $171.52 | 9.161% | $187.2329 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.74 | 5.296% | $245.0659 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.91 | 8.533% | $214.7977 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.57 | 6.118% | $212.8409 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.69 | 13.668% | $219.0269 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.67 | 10.295% | $40.4452 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.71 | 9.336% | $32.4837 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.81 | $1,151.8932 | $1,151.90 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.80 | |