| 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 | $186.94 | 8.334% | $202.5196 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.44 | 5.856% | $173.011 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.76 | 7.430% | $123.2867 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.89 | 3.278% | $87.6727 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.67 | 10.137% | $59.1105 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.39 | 10.534% | $25.8539 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.86 | 13.418% | $235.7507 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.95 | $907.2051 | $907.20 | $907.15 | $907.30 | |