| 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 | $172.87 | 8.361% | $187.3237 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.93 | 6.629% | $42.577 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.80 | 6.167% | $139.9281 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.58 | 12.812% | $129.26 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.87 | 8.260% | $91.8803 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 6.144% | $265.1053 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.40 | 10.232% | $21.385 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.21 | $877.4594 | $877.47 | $877.50 | $877.50 | |