| 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 | $117.88 | 11.538% | $131.481 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.35 | 9.801% | $94.8132 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.52 | 7.116% | $98.0326 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.45 | 6.452% | $120.7698 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.72 | 3.467% | $186.9856 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.67 | 3.319% | $170.1354 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.34 | 7.469% | $186.2868 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.93 | $988.5044 | $988.51 | $988.55 | $988.50 | |