| 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 | $173.64 | 8.199% | $187.8767 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.77 | 11.263% | $261.2121 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.47 | 10.634% | $258.2972 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 6.220% | $42.4243 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.98 | 4.717% | $93.1772 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.27 | 10.306% | $270.5475 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.98 | 3.752% | $12.4295 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.05 | $1,125.9645 | $1,125.97 | $1,126.00 | $1,125.90 | |