| 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 | $173.54 | 8.867% | $188.9278 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.44 | 3.188% | $64.4306 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.47 | 12.581% | $252.7106 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.45 | 7.459% | $268.0565 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.67 | 13.801% | $228.3645 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.80 | 9.521% | $57.8271 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.63 | 9.423% | $217.3469 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.00 | $1,277.6640 | $1,277.67 | $1,277.70 | $1,277.60 | |