| 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 | $173.39 | 8.409% | $187.9704 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.47 | 11.796% | $249.8305 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.36 | 8.294% | $74.0298 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.35 | 9.690% | $21.225 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.84 | 11.129% | $54.2754 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.33 | 7.466% | $208.8387 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.43 | 3.481% | $219.8247 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.17 | $1,015.9945 | $1,016.00 | $1,016.05 | $1,015.90 | |