| 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 | $172.90 | 8.315% | $187.2766 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.77 | 13.718% | $215.8026 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.51 | 5.589% | $105.0716 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 11.705% | $19.5372 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.38 | 4.633% | $203.3856 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.95 | 7.669% | $188.3669 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.48 | 7.629% | $125.3663 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.48 | $1,044.8068 | $1,044.82 | $1,044.80 | $1,044.90 | |