| 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 | $172.84 | 8.190% | $186.9956 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.28 | 8.590% | $12.249 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.68 | 11.681% | $114.6741 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.26 | 12.623% | $17.1863 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.42 | 6.505% | $237.9535 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.75 | 4.840% | $22.8027 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.86 | 13.773% | $261.5186 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.09 | $853.3798 | $853.38 | $853.35 | $853.40 | |