| 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 | $171.35 | 9.249% | $187.1982 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.92 | 6.750% | $85.3146 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 11.401% | $51.9686 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.38 | 4.173% | $119.1531 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 3.407% | $235.0855 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.63 | 12.503% | $24.3344 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.67 | 7.766% | $194.7008 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.94 | $897.7552 | $897.75 | $897.75 | $897.80 | |