| 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 | $172.34 | 8.730% | $187.3853 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.99 | 5.793% | $53.9439 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.46 | 11.330% | $30.5712 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.49 | 11.855% | $227.6137 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.99 | 3.614% | $191.6755 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.25 | 11.653% | $269.3629 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.52 | 10.643% | $252.8414 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.04 | $1,213.3939 | $1,213.39 | $1,213.40 | $1,213.40 | |