| 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 | $171.34 | 9.682% | $187.9291 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.42 | 11.220% | $50.5161 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.66 | 4.843% | $37.387 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.86 | 5.844% | $220.0073 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.63 | 5.439% | $262.153 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.47 | 7.675% | $170.6326 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.89 | 3.842% | $86.0746 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.27 | $1,014.6997 | $1,014.70 | $1,014.70 | $1,014.70 | |