| 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 | 8.627% | $187.4033 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.70 | 6.825% | $181.282 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.63 | 13.634% | $140.4857 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.28 | 9.834% | $217.7789 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 4.112% | $236.3238 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.89 | 3.765% | $79.7849 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.57 | 3.630% | $180.9069 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.58 | $1,223.9655 | $1,223.96 | $1,224.00 | $1,224.00 | |