| 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 | $172.43 | 8.367% | $186.8572 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.95 | 5.231% | $123.0677 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.45 | 12.320% | $250.979 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.73 | 7.828% | $197.0341 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.74 | 6.512% | $27.4162 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.82 | 3.762% | $257.143 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.73 | 9.568% | $132.2814 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.85 | $1,174.7786 | $1,174.78 | $1,174.80 | $1,174.80 | |