| 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 | $172.98 | 8.678% | $187.9912 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.42 | 5.550% | $264.3183 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.56 | 12.508% | $223.3959 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.45 | 13.468% | $24.3389 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.37 | 4.785% | $235.1061 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.56 | 3.441% | $8.8545 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.66 | 11.242% | $64.1421 | $64.14 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.00 | $1,008.1470 | $1,008.15 | $1,008.15 | $1,008.10 | |