| 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 | $173.95 | 8.363% | $188.4974 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.32 | 5.580% | $36.2351 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.74 | 7.599% | $171.8786 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.78 | 3.844% | $198.1136 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.61 | 10.845% | $79.3761 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.71 | 11.241% | $196.574 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.39 | 10.705% | $174.2386 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.50 | $1,044.9134 | $1,044.92 | $1,044.95 | $1,044.90 | |