| 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 | $172.68 | 8.306% | $187.0228 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.59 | 12.800% | $193.5535 | $193.55 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.53 | 11.149% | $80.6164 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.41 | 11.463% | $56.1885 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 3.728% | $8.2879 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.31 | 3.388% | $231.9096 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.82 | 12.684% | $261.224 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.33 | $1,018.8027 | $1,018.80 | $1,018.75 | $1,018.80 | |