| 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 | $172.73 | 8.588% | $187.5641 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.83 | 13.172% | $200.122 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.90 | 4.714% | $99.3736 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.68 | 8.837% | $34.4796 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 12.490% | $176.0806 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.68 | 4.815% | $21.6757 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.26 | 12.570% | $256.9523 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.61 | $976.2479 | $976.24 | $976.25 | $976.40 | |