| 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 | $172.62 | 8.536% | $187.3548 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.85 | 9.583% | $11.8898 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 6.168% | $265.0166 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 8.496% | $175.4814 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.37 | 12.230% | $280.9903 | $280.99 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.87 | 5.774% | $95.0591 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.65 | 9.241% | $46.5913 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.72 | $1,062.3833 | $1,062.38 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 | |