| 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 | $172.55 | 8.141% | $186.5973 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.65 | 9.573% | $170.5504 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.60 | 13.872% | $219.3175 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.27 | 12.397% | $87.9731 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.26 | 10.767% | $249.5137 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.41 | 10.457% | $102.0733 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.80 | 8.565% | $189.7716 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.54 | $1,205.7969 | $1,205.79 | $1,205.70 | $1,205.90 | |