| 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 | $173.31 | 8.393% | $187.8559 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 7.846% | $172.1114 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.38 | 6.334% | $19.5442 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.44 | 9.711% | $167.2434 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.66 | 7.190% | $225.8065 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.49 | 3.335% | $253.6771 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.88 | 9.486% | $257.1607 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.75 | $1,283.3992 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.40 | |