| 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 | $171.95 | 9.161% | $187.7023 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.54 | 12.455% | $232.2646 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 13.417% | $278.7676 | $278.77 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 11.741% | $128.0105 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.30 | 9.207% | $44.0104 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.42 | 6.194% | $12.1274 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.67 | 9.337% | $86.0154 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.23 | $968.8982 | $968.90 | $968.85 | $968.90 | |