| 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 | $172.62 | 8.706% | $187.6483 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.62 | 11.280% | $145.3539 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.41 | 9.275% | $78.0333 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.62 | 12.209% | $200.4277 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.45 | 5.682% | $11.0438 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.75 | 4.442% | $251.4441 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.88 | 11.231% | $24.3373 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.35 | $898.2884 | $898.28 | $898.35 | $898.10 | |