| 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 | $173.27 | 8.303% | $187.6566 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.94 | 8.335% | $266.4391 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.93 | 11.568% | $227.5206 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 5.309% | $146.8429 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.28 | 9.852% | $89.2877 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.88 | 12.394% | $143.7294 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 4.319% | $173.0444 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.62 | $1,234.5207 | $1,234.52 | $1,234.55 | $1,234.40 | |