| 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 | $171.98 | 9.212% | $187.8228 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.88 | 7.697% | $102.1829 | $102.18 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.82 | 8.612% | $263.7317 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.26 | 13.516% | $99.0541 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.25 | 3.310% | $222.3748 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.42 | 10.526% | $158.5164 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.78 | 7.269% | $9.4182 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.39 | $1,043.1009 | $1,043.09 | $1,043.05 | $1,043.10 | |