| 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 | $172.55 | 8.360% | $186.9752 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.52 | 13.728% | $80.201 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.52 | 5.123% | $183.4607 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.61 | 3.578% | $177.7502 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.94 | 9.476% | $89.7046 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.57 | 6.110% | $152.3421 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.93 | 3.505% | $158.2902 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.64 | $1,028.7240 | $1,028.72 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.80 | |