| 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 | $176.35 | 6.484% | $187.7845 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.71 | 7.605% | $174.008 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.44 | 10.153% | $83.0994 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.91 | 9.143% | $121.0505 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 12.657% | $262.074 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.74 | 8.384% | $187.2225 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.59 | 11.791% | $68.8521 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.37 | $1,084.0910 | $1,084.08 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.20 | |