| 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 | $176.73 | 6.302% | $187.8675 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.91 | 5.688% | $9.4168 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.94 | 11.862% | $246.0293 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.58 | 10.594% | $240.6304 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 11.275% | $40.9826 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.88 | 3.559% | $50.6196 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.89 | 10.469% | $258.3759 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.76 | $1,033.9221 | $1,033.93 | $1,033.95 | $1,033.90 | |