| 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 | $172.50 | 8.321% | $186.8537 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.54 | 9.202% | $170.9448 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.32 | 13.551% | $143.4376 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 9.560% | $187.742 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.59 | 6.796% | $222.7658 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.27 | 9.210% | $258.0305 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 9.498% | $87.1495 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.17 | $1,256.9239 | $1,256.92 | $1,256.95 | $1,256.80 | |