| 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 | $173.72 | 7.663% | $187.0322 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.94 | 4.872% | $56.568 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.88 | 11.819% | $211.2037 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.45 | 5.160% | $232.8768 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 10.405% | $226.0874 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.91 | 4.530% | $248.6873 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.32 | 12.730% | $265.2762 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.00 | $1,427.7316 | $1,427.74 | $1,427.80 | $1,427.80 | |