| 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 | $172.73 | 8.781% | $187.8974 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.76 | 5.285% | $118.7194 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.97 | 7.725% | $263.8939 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.57 | 7.321% | $263.5482 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.63 | 12.433% | $89.5304 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.38 | 11.790% | $147.9876 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 9.218% | $176.6383 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.77 | $1,248.2152 | $1,248.22 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.10 | |