| 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 | $172.71 | 8.753% | $187.8273 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.43 | 12.283% | $184.6269 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.69 | 5.537% | $262.46 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.30 | 9.236% | $267.9559 | $267.96 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.66 | 3.705% | $141.7233 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.94 | 3.766% | $188.7919 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.49 | 3.418% | $105.9931 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.22 | $1,339.3784 | $1,339.38 | $1,339.40 | $1,339.40 | |