| 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 | $173.36 | 8.697% | $188.4371 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.95 | 8.370% | $75.8048 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.65 | 13.638% | $159.8318 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.48 | 8.210% | $35.1466 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.92 | 3.545% | $120.0294 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.76 | 12.735% | $29.0405 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.71 | 9.195% | $270.4869 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.83 | $878.7771 | $878.78 | $878.85 | $878.60 | |