| 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 | $173.56 | 8.252% | $187.8822 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.27 | 8.699% | $48.121 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.29 | 10.498% | $9.1603 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.47 | 8.195% | $166.0469 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.84 | 11.193% | $244.4467 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.91 | 7.623% | $177.4811 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.63 | 7.643% | $228.8813 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.97 | $1,062.0195 | $1,062.02 | $1,062.05 | $1,062.00 | |