| 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 | $172.59 | 8.547% | $187.3413 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.34 | 6.850% | $215.1318 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.73 | 9.455% | $58.8102 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.57 | 12.475% | $141.2349 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.29 | 8.664% | $75.2933 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.58 | 11.103% | $183.9643 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 3.500% | $237.2945 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.37 | $1,099.0703 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.10 | $1,099.00 | |