| 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 | $173.66 | 8.161% | $187.8324 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.26 | 8.833% | $76.4661 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.57 | 7.296% | $245.2465 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.71 | 3.409% | $248.9158 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 5.306% | $261.4327 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.96 | 12.228% | $83.0038 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.97 | 11.744% | $179.8743 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.39 | $1,282.7716 | $1,282.77 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.70 | |