| 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 | $172.77 | 8.388% | $187.2619 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.35 | 11.789% | $135.656 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.59 | 7.145% | $58.4905 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.60 | 3.199% | $14.0351 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.62 | 10.868% | $250.1404 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.79 | 8.546% | $185.3857 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.52 | 13.298% | $34.5785 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.24 | $865.5481 | $865.56 | $865.60 | $865.60 | |