| 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 | $171.70 | 9.223% | $187.5359 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.47 | 11.724% | $239.6145 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.36 | 10.844% | $86.8574 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.75 | 8.631% | $173.538 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 3.408% | $244.6944 | $244.69 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.46 | 6.380% | $41.9775 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.96 | 8.372% | $102.9101 | $102.91 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.33 | $1,077.1278 | $1,077.13 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.10 | |