| 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 | $173.30 | 8.761% | $188.4828 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.95 | 12.363% | $239.277 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.70 | 5.171% | $251.0432 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.98 | 11.361% | $96.8618 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.66 | 10.819% | $17.3543 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 5.872% | $38.9715 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.60 | 12.795% | $150.6941 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.00 | $982.6847 | $982.67 | $982.70 | $982.80 | |