| 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 | $174.30 | 7.313% | $187.0466 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.38 | 9.217% | $169.7014 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.73 | 3.652% | $187.3303 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.67 | 11.105% | $34.0759 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.35 | 6.807% | $248.1661 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.57 | 8.649% | $109.2683 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.30 | 12.518% | $138.7347 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.30 | $1,074.3233 | $1,074.33 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.30 | |