| 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 | $173.35 | 8.216% | $187.5924 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.92 | 5.435% | $88.4811 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.62 | 9.458% | $208.6488 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.47 | 11.513% | $40.6688 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.72 | 8.552% | $245.0236 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.55 | 7.845% | $185.0081 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.79 | 8.225% | $231.3742 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.42 | $1,186.7970 | $1,186.79 | $1,186.75 | $1,186.80 | |