| 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 | 8.740% | $187.4025 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.66 | 12.180% | $181.3502 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.46 | 12.485% | $62.3842 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.44 | 8.812% | $119.0839 | $119.08 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.88 | 11.767% | $60.2201 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.33 | 12.170% | $10.4655 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.44 | 7.131% | $122.6007 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.55 | $743.5071 | $743.50 | $743.50 | $743.60 | |