| 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 | $172.30 | 8.556% | $187.042 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.67 | 11.493% | $145.6879 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.28 | 10.596% | $26.8527 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.58 | 4.548% | $218.0662 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.48 | 6.825% | $253.688 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.45 | 5.348% | $164.8169 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.79 | 4.229% | $84.2066 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.55 | $1,080.3603 | $1,080.37 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.40 | |