| 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 | $172.68 | 8.532% | $187.4131 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.88 | 5.736% | $254.6969 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.43 | 11.542% | $86.367 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.57 | 10.675% | $146.7218 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.55 | 7.319% | $115.4216 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.70 | 8.466% | $209.014 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.72 | 3.145% | $197.7496 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.53 | $1,197.3840 | $1,197.38 | $1,197.30 | $1,197.30 | |