| 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 | $172.35 | 8.783% | $187.4875 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.52 | 7.275% | $208.6713 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.37 | 13.830% | $53.9213 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.71 | 9.179% | $212.5824 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.31 | 4.258% | $158.7954 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 5.594% | $251.187 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.93 | 5.278% | $39.9319 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.07 | $1,112.5768 | $1,112.58 | $1,112.60 | $1,112.60 | |