| 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 | $167.96 | 11.489% | $187.2569 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.87 | 5.421% | $90.525 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.93 | 4.236% | $182.34 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.97 | 5.327% | $215.8888 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.65 | 4.721% | $84.4575 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.48 | 12.513% | $232.3168 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.91 | 12.271% | $6.6352 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.77 | $999.4202 | $999.44 | $999.45 | $999.40 | |