| 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 | $177.87 | 6.144% | $188.7983 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.81 | 3.520% | $8.0849 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.96 | 8.736% | $260.9229 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.62 | 9.813% | $42.4098 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.64 | 4.109% | $87.0768 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.50 | 9.489% | $272.0802 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.80 | 9.635% | $78.7179 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.20 | $938.0908 | $938.09 | $938.10 | $938.10 | |