| 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 | $39.62 | 9.407% | $43.3471 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.36 | 4.537% | $88.1874 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.48 | 5.403% | $200.7716 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.39 | 12.371% | $273.4998 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.80 | 6.286% | $180.4736 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.89 | 3.566% | $168.6987 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.88 | 3.612% | $233.0027 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.42 | $1,187.9809 | $1,187.98 | $1,187.95 | $1,188.00 | |