| 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 | $174.72 | 7.509% | $187.8397 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.77 | 7.847% | $151.8162 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.30 | 12.520% | $272.636 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.74 | 6.368% | $23.1244 | $23.12 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.83 | 4.108% | $91.4381 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.75 | 5.744% | $95.9627 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.29 | 8.247% | $243.8697 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.40 | $1,066.6868 | $1,066.69 | $1,066.65 | $1,066.60 | |