| 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 | $172.91 | 8.162% | $187.0229 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.31 | 12.853% | $192.1999 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.45 | 7.382% | $134.7107 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.30 | 13.529% | $273.9455 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.57 | 7.466% | $133.8704 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.26 | 6.280% | $14.0927 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.87 | 10.278% | $219.3099 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.67 | $1,155.1520 | $1,155.15 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.10 | |