| 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 | $178.94 | 4.515% | $187.0191 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 9.735% | $79.5359 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.35 | 5.383% | $58.3295 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.83 | 12.396% | $223.477 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.98 | 12.108% | $86.3007 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.90 | 9.373% | $239.4175 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.52 | 9.650% | $143.1152 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.00 | $1,017.1949 | $1,017.21 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.10 | |