| 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 | $171.76 | 9.163% | $187.4984 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.69 | 12.388% | $132.2694 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.52 | 5.231% | $215.2184 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.71 | 7.144% | $163.6196 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.68 | 6.820% | $47.7272 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 7.197% | $199.7938 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.34 | 6.508% | $181.4257 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.08 | $1,127.5525 | $1,127.56 | $1,127.55 | $1,127.50 | |