| 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 | $172.58 | 8.442% | $187.1492 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.98 | 10.574% | $15.4582 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.31 | 7.297% | $103.3377 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.64 | 3.353% | $228.0381 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.26 | 9.536% | $274.1248 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.61 | 12.588% | $46.8479 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.44 | 6.776% | $184.1245 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.82 | $1,039.0804 | $1,039.08 | $1,039.05 | $1,038.90 | |