| 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 | $171.47 | 9.316% | $187.4441 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.57 | 9.555% | $12.6755 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.70 | 4.125% | $57.9976 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.28 | 13.499% | $76.3621 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.64 | 6.835% | $174.8248 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.49 | 12.575% | $218.9471 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.73 | 11.701% | $265.5468 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.88 | $993.7980 | $993.80 | $993.80 | $993.70 | |