| 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 | $172.35 | 8.505% | $187.0084 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.60 | 12.126% | $25.3405 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.80 | 10.730% | $79.5041 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.72 | 6.873% | $6.1131 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.51 | 9.404% | $15.8745 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.55 | 10.225% | $124.0582 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.95 | 3.255% | $57.7712 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.48 | $495.6700 | $495.66 | $495.60 | $495.70 | |