| 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 | $188.73 | 7.748% | $203.3528 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.75 | 5.465% | $187.464 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.30 | 3.618% | $194.0765 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.75 | 10.108% | $8.5334 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.31 | 12.681% | $181.7657 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.36 | 12.692% | $143.5245 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.38 | 12.820% | $126.7871 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.58 | $1,045.5040 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.60 | |