| 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 | $174.69 | 7.307% | $187.4546 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.97 | 3.428% | $169.5909 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 3.719% | $16.0453 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.90 | 13.840% | $261.7182 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.37 | 8.659% | $106.8879 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.80 | 8.668% | $144.3111 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.65 | 8.392% | $252.174 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.85 | $1,138.1820 | $1,138.18 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.20 | |