| 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 | $173.47 | 8.365% | $187.9808 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.47 | 5.648% | $257.2212 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.31 | 4.277% | $242.2459 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.94 | 7.428% | $195.4545 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.38 | 13.379% | $34.4445 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.86 | 10.334% | $116.7996 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.28 | 12.475% | $35.1822 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.71 | $1,069.3287 | $1,069.32 | $1,069.35 | $1,069.30 | |