| 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 | $175.74 | 6.712% | $187.5357 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.68 | 11.218% | $43.0191 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.52 | 8.240% | $217.0428 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.94 | 4.679% | $73.2125 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.57 | 11.348% | $192.1532 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.58 | 5.871% | $265.2916 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.50 | 6.746% | $69.9186 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.53 | $1,048.1735 | $1,048.17 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.10 | |