| 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 | $172.83 | 8.429% | $187.3978 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.38 | 3.325% | $231.8406 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.43 | 6.650% | $140.1701 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.54 | 10.554% | $129.9452 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.96 | 13.134% | $101.7753 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.59 | 12.494% | $103.0333 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.77 | 12.555% | $192.2102 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.50 | $1,086.3725 | $1,086.38 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.30 | |