| 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 | $172.84 | 8.431% | $187.4121 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.38 | 4.435% | $227.0208 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.61 | 9.135% | $19.2187 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.41 | 9.116% | $207.7678 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.58 | 12.680% | $135.8695 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.70 | 5.265% | $207.0563 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.94 | 6.696% | $177.0513 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.46 | $1,161.3965 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.30 | $1,161.50 | |