| 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 | $173.43 | 8.315% | $187.8507 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.47 | 10.208% | $170.2383 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.25 | 12.804% | $171.7441 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.66 | 10.703% | $22.8712 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 4.355% | $252.8522 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.54 | 13.220% | $74.2044 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.72 | 12.514% | $149.3286 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.37 | $1,029.0895 | $1,029.08 | $1,029.10 | $1,029.10 | |