| 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 | $156.99 | 9.565% | $172.0061 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.39 | 5.405% | $177.4915 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.71 | 11.183% | $116.4197 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.64 | 12.792% | $187.9566 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.44 | 9.697% | $98.113 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.51 | 5.494% | $251.6137 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.63 | 3.435% | $183.7316 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.31 | $1,187.3322 | $1,187.33 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.30 | |