| 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 | $173.83 | 7.798% | $187.3853 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.66 | 5.761% | $174.1461 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.78 | 13.476% | $159.7515 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.39 | 6.553% | $8.9398 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.27 | 13.751% | $224.3966 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.57 | 13.754% | $239.5318 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 12.295% | $112.2725 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.48 | $1,106.4236 | $1,106.43 | $1,106.45 | $1,106.40 | |