| 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 | $173.86 | 8.268% | $188.2347 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.38 | 5.804% | $38.4915 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.59 | 13.536% | $38.1367 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.86 | 12.304% | $215.4665 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.75 | 8.289% | $149.1681 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.35 | 11.191% | $216.0997 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.52 | 3.828% | $68.0281 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.31 | $913.6253 | $913.63 | $913.65 | $913.60 | |