| 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 | $174.50 | 7.169% | $187.0099 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.83 | 5.863% | $234.8359 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.27 | 13.212% | $158.8025 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.28 | 9.244% | $224.2561 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 8.634% | $250.3362 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.65 | 12.789% | $152.9983 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.89 | 6.399% | $176.5053 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.86 | $1,384.7442 | $1,384.76 | $1,384.75 | $1,384.70 | |