| 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 | $172.40 | 8.610% | $187.2436 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.83 | 4.572% | $208.9662 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.60 | 12.618% | $84.013 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.62 | 9.787% | $79.7273 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.90 | 11.531% | $259.7557 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.57 | 13.492% | $14.2659 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.29 | 12.621% | $250.3452 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.21 | $1,084.3169 | $1,084.33 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.30 | |