| 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 | $172.41 | 8.683% | $187.3804 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.57 | 10.549% | $63.6431 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.67 | 9.623% | $105.9726 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.75 | 10.141% | $271.7729 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.92 | 8.118% | $74.5149 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.84 | 13.176% | $251.0696 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.81 | 3.632% | $87.8903 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.97 | $1,042.2438 | $1,042.23 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.30 | |