| 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 | $173.93 | 8.517% | $188.7436 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.96 | 12.198% | $125.6169 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.38 | 9.125% | $232.8509 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 4.795% | $76.0078 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.80 | 5.414% | $72.5248 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.84 | 9.156% | $271.6238 | $271.62 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.92 | 6.761% | $179.2731 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.36 | $1,146.6409 | $1,146.63 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.60 | |