| 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 | $172.54 | 8.755% | $187.6459 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.75 | 6.373% | $167.8034 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 5.477% | $17.9205 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.98 | 12.156% | $252.3286 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.28 | 9.493% | $193.0143 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.37 | 6.816% | $17.4858 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.91 | 13.479% | $163.3076 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.82 | $999.5061 | $999.51 | $999.50 | $999.40 | |