| 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 | $172.52 | 8.644% | $187.4326 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.39 | 10.429% | $94.2953 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.44 | 8.104% | $259.9253 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.39 | 13.712% | $82.3161 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.94 | 9.640% | $47.0794 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.65 | 6.404% | $95.3912 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.33 | 9.617% | $177.9413 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.66 | $944.3812 | $944.39 | $944.45 | $944.30 | |