| 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 | $173.90 | 7.538% | $187.0086 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.57 | 8.538% | $55.973 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.68 | 4.299% | $11.1391 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.28 | 7.385% | $231.1784 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.69 | 5.264% | $115.4641 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.40 | 8.617% | $155.7568 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.42 | 8.660% | $260.1538 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.94 | $1,016.6738 | $1,016.67 | $1,016.65 | $1,016.80 | |