| 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 | $172.39 | 8.639% | $187.2828 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.82 | 4.134% | $126.856 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.36 | 6.252% | $106.6345 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 3.863% | $142.552 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.57 | 8.664% | $227.7271 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.31 | 11.434% | $57.1768 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.72 | 13.763% | $125.9584 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.42 | $974.1876 | $974.19 | $974.25 | $974.30 | |