| 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 | $172.55 | 8.513% | $187.2392 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.32 | 7.306% | $261.097 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.58 | 7.325% | $39.2595 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.74 | 6.514% | $136.061 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.32 | 9.565% | $108.82 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.60 | 12.745% | $197.9802 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.61 | 9.858% | $46.8105 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.72 | $977.2674 | $977.27 | $977.25 | $977.30 | |