| 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 | $172.75 | 7.815% | $186.2504 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.97 | 8.784% | $130.5082 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 3.156% | $193.5722 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 9.501% | $199.0071 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.49 | 11.613% | $60.8179 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.80 | 5.767% | $60.0757 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.88 | 8.268% | $122.2129 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.28 | $952.4444 | $952.45 | $952.40 | $952.50 | |