| 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 | $172.27 | 8.530% | $186.9646 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.42 | 11.504% | $84.0963 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.87 | 7.627% | $122.5549 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.65 | 8.831% | $262.9901 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.68 | 9.510% | $145.2979 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.28 | 10.730% | $200.7313 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.50 | 10.728% | $134.5345 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.67 | $1,137.1696 | $1,137.16 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.20 | |