| 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 | $172.69 | 8.547% | $187.4498 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 10.312% | $87.698 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.77 | 12.342% | $196.3401 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.32 | 5.816% | $252.1807 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.99 | 6.376% | $204.2313 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 12.283% | $49.8986 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.89 | 4.333% | $35.3585 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.60 | $1,013.1570 | $1,013.16 | $1,013.20 | $1,013.10 | |