| 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 | $171.58 | 9.496% | $187.8732 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.80 | 7.443% | $23.4226 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.90 | 8.227% | $239.0734 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 7.472% | $199.2423 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.93 | 7.720% | $250.9122 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.39 | 11.209% | $70.4954 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.80 | 5.794% | $77.018 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.79 | $1,048.0371 | $1,048.03 | $1,047.95 | $1,048.00 | |