| 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 | $173.42 | 8.400% | $187.9873 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.54 | 11.642% | $70.9373 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.79 | 5.764% | $239.8622 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.42 | 7.207% | $230.9453 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 6.165% | $261.6436 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.94 | 5.777% | $23.2075 | $23.21 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.44 | 11.544% | $197.9237 | $197.92 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.00 | $1,212.5069 | $1,212.51 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.40 | |