| 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 | $178.26 | 8.478% | $193.3729 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.82 | 7.145% | $208.7399 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 12.363% | $140.42 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.37 | 5.871% | $157.0808 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.36 | 6.648% | $63.3063 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.73 | 5.631% | $93.7264 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.52 | 4.640% | $17.2865 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.03 | $873.9328 | $873.94 | $873.95 | $873.90 | |