| 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 | $172.95 | 8.525% | $187.694 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 10.593% | $85.4773 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.82 | 8.242% | $237.9376 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.36 | 6.427% | $266.4506 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.72 | 6.262% | $210.1012 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.31 | 13.468% | $126.3012 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.87 | 8.625% | $181.2625 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.32 | $1,295.2244 | $1,295.22 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.30 | |