| 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 | $175.48 | 8.498% | $190.3923 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.67 | 13.404% | $77.8745 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 8.118% | $154.9872 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 13.154% | $281.5045 | $281.50 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 8.499% | $57.971 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.39 | 9.255% | $238.602 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 3.166% | $38.0373 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.97 | $1,039.3688 | $1,039.36 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | |