| 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 | $171.49 | 8.509% | $186.0821 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.65 | 12.525% | $187.5229 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.93 | 8.434% | $212.4547 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.45 | 12.191% | $54.3565 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.69 | 8.443% | $223.0564 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.26 | 10.274% | $42.1908 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.53 | 8.779% | $227.9246 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.00 | $1,133.5880 | $1,133.58 | $1,133.55 | $1,133.70 | |