| 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 | $173.30 | 8.488% | $188.0097 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 13.473% | $86.5232 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.30 | 12.601% | $27.362 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.69 | 4.562% | $161.747 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.64 | 3.701% | $85.6985 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.60 | 11.558% | $199.2426 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.60 | 3.809% | $112.7366 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.38 | $861.3196 | $861.32 | $861.30 | $861.20 | |