| 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 | $168.98 | 11.784% | $188.8926 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 7.175% | $8.1453 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.61 | 5.767% | $260.832 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.38 | 9.720% | $269.2309 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 13.346% | $31.0115 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.26 | 10.223% | $144.6787 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.36 | 4.477% | $72.4652 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.55 | $975.2562 | $975.26 | $975.30 | $975.20 | |