| 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 | $172.97 | 8.342% | $187.3992 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.72 | 3.498% | $149.7823 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.40 | 12.157% | $15.029 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.55 | 13.226% | $33.4583 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.32 | 3.401% | $117.174 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.66 | 12.402% | $234.538 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.77 | 8.784% | $234.7232 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.39 | $972.1040 | $972.10 | $972.10 | $972.10 | |