| 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 | $174.55 | 7.376% | $187.4248 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.49 | 5.345% | $198.5648 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.35 | 6.186% | $8.8665 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.79 | 12.780% | $208.4062 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 11.254% | $20.4707 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.50 | 8.471% | $243.5174 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.98 | 7.733% | $215.4445 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.06 | $1,082.6949 | $1,082.69 | $1,082.60 | $1,082.70 | |