| 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 | $172.45 | 8.647% | $187.3618 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 7.398% | $177.7007 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.98 | 13.152% | $114.2609 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.91 | 4.642% | $98.2693 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.62 | 3.733% | $32.8004 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 5.160% | $230.9945 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.95 | 4.872% | $231.7147 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.03 | $1,073.1023 | $1,073.09 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.20 | |