| 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 | $172.49 | 8.647% | $187.4052 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.63 | 5.444% | $125.0882 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.76 | 11.565% | $124.685 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.34 | 9.277% | $76.8654 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.89 | 12.664% | $159.8589 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.63 | 12.199% | $276.7164 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.42 | 13.717% | $58.4733 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.16 | $1,009.0924 | $1,009.11 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.20 | |