| 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 | $172.98 | 8.500% | $187.6833 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 12.486% | $182.1036 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.49 | 10.328% | $186.9949 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.31 | 5.813% | $187.617 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.54 | 11.436% | $67.4634 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.81 | 10.751% | $62.9176 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.92 | 4.196% | $107.2385 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.94 | $982.0183 | $982.01 | $982.00 | $982.00 | |