| 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 | $179.86 | 4.349% | $187.6821 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.41 | 9.126% | $70.2881 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.63 | 5.329% | $241.867 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.58 | 12.613% | $159.4375 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 3.816% | $257.9309 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.37 | 8.799% | $271.3121 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.61 | 12.580% | $97.5055 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.91 | $1,286.0232 | $1,286.03 | $1,286.05 | $1,286.00 | |