| 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 | $172.74 | 8.469% | $187.3694 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.62 | 11.772% | $119.1713 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.31 | 10.559% | $126.38 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.51 | 10.553% | $220.5643 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.36 | 11.518% | $20.4747 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.46 | 13.750% | $138.1608 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.58 | 5.838% | $66.2334 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.58 | $878.3539 | $878.34 | $878.30 | $878.50 | |