| 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 | $174.30 | 7.855% | $187.9913 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.53 | 7.773% | $96.4892 | $96.49 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.79 | 6.245% | $90.0851 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.93 | 13.693% | $169.323 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.47 | 8.143% | $101.0813 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.31 | 7.368% | $215.0688 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.80 | 9.488% | $264.742 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.13 | $1,124.7807 | $1,124.78 | $1,124.80 | $1,124.80 | |