| 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 | $172.38 | 8.748% | $187.4598 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.50 | 11.430% | $100.8442 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.61 | 10.378% | $6.1922 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.31 | 5.646% | $117.5946 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.30 | 11.702% | $236.0263 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.95 | 9.507% | $246.336 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.34 | 11.522% | $218.9623 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.39 | $1,113.4154 | $1,113.41 | $1,113.45 | $1,113.40 | |