| 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 | $172.73 | 8.134% | $186.7799 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.51 | 4.713% | $37.1836 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.79 | 3.749% | $172.0055 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.52 | 4.196% | $75.5629 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.65 | 7.352% | $132.7407 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.43 | 3.713% | $236.9116 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.25 | 11.863% | $262.0391 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.88 | $1,103.2233 | $1,103.22 | $1,103.25 | $1,103.20 | |