| 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 | $173.69 | 8.500% | $188.4537 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 3.423% | $219.867 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.30 | 9.372% | $7.9842 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 5.551% | $53.6305 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.84 | 9.776% | $217.1808 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.42 | 8.376% | $15.6278 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.78 | 13.714% | $251.0578 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.43 | $953.8018 | $953.80 | $953.85 | $953.90 | |