| 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 | $173.69 | 8.525% | $188.4971 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.28 | 13.552% | $71.8557 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.36 | 12.414% | $161.1567 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 7.709% | $150.1894 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 7.324% | $101.711 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.49 | 10.668% | $137.7706 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.76 | 5.302% | $235.6238 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.79 | $1,046.8043 | $1,046.81 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.90 | |