| 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 | $176.77 | 6.286% | $187.8818 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.70 | 3.785% | $116.9657 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.98 | 13.865% | $60.3257 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 10.563% | $217.6654 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.61 | 12.768% | $14.22 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.69 | 4.547% | $259.9979 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 5.136% | $217.3161 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.32 | $1,074.3726 | $1,074.39 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.40 | |